Who do you disagree with but still respect?

[ScreamingChicken]

Given the high level of rancor around here lately, you'd think the prevailing mindset was "my way or the highway". Who around do you disagree with on an issue or issues but you still respect at the end of the day? Tell us why. This might give one side of the aisle to show the other that they're not all nasty and confrontation. It'll make a nice way to start the weekend.

[FitChick]

For me, its LillyBBW. We don't always agree (though a lot of the time we do), but I like her and her writing style, which is really superb.

I also really like HappyFatChick!

[crazygrad]

I try to be respectful of others when I respond or post. Far more important, in some ways, than actually having a feeling of respect. So even if I don't really feel respect, I try to express it to keep things civilized.

[Boteroesque Babe]

Great question, Screaming. (I'm assuming you mean here on the board. If we factor in pundits, the list would be longer.)

Lilly comes to mind. Gonna have to ponder this one. (Which I guess is the purpose of the exercise.)

[Jane]

Ryan...but that doesn't mean I wouldn't use my 2x4 on him given the chance, but it would be with the greatest respect.

[TallFatSue]

It's no stretch to say that I respect about 99.9% of you on this board. We're all different individuals in different environments with different perspectives, and I try to learn from all of you.

The other 0.1%? Well, there are a few who love to push people's buttons, start fights and then sit back and watch the show, all the while protesting their innocence (I fired a guy like that at work last December). My policy in the forums is to completely ignore them, tempting as it might be to lash out. All they want is attention, especially negative attention, so I deny them that satisfaction.

[loves2laugh]

It's no stretch to say that I respect about 99.9% of you on this board. We're all different individuals in different environments with different perspectives, and I try to learn from all of you.

The other 0.1%? Well, there are a few who love to push people's buttons, start fights and then sit back and watch the show, all the while protesting their innocence (I fired a guy like that at work last December). My policy in the forums is to completely ignore them, tempting as it might be to lash out. All they want is attention, especially negative attention, so I deny them that satisfaction.




i am so with you on this one sue.

[rainyday]

I've stopped reading many of the Hyde Park threads closely (just kind of skim now) because I was starting to lose respect for some people I really like. :( It's only partly the issues; mostly it's the style of "debating" that gets to me.

To answer your question though, there are several folks, but one that stands out is djewell. He often cracks me up and even when a comment will make him look bad he's totally honest and says it anyway. I really respect that.

[ScreamingChicken]

Great question, Screaming. (I'm assuming you mean here on the board. If we factor in pundits, the list would be longer.)

Lilly comes to mind. Gonna have to ponder this one. (Which I guess is the purpose of the exercise.)
That was the point. To get everyone to stop for a bit, take a breath, and ask themselves if they are more interested in discussion with some give and take or just attacking a _________(enter political persuasion or ideology ) for the fun of it.

You may not be a fan of another person's way of thinking but let them know you can appreciate passion and eloquence.

[Mini]

Everyone who disagrees with me is wrong. I can't respect the willfully ignorant.

[LillyBBBW]

I thought sure I was close to wearing out my welcome here. Thanks for listing me those who did. Those still on the fence, I mean no harm. Really, I don't. :)

There aren't too many people here I don't have some level of respect for even though we disagree. I have problems with namecallers and mean people but there aren't many of those here. At least not yet. :rolleyes:

[BigBawdyDame]

There's no one that comes immediately to mind that I dislike or disrespect. Perhaps I haven't been opinated yet enough to warrant an argument! lol

[ScreamingChicken]

There's no one that comes immediately to mind that I dislike or disrespect. Perhaps I haven't been opinated yet enough to warrant an argument! lol
That's not necessarily a bad thing.:)

[RedHead]

I respect probably close to 100% of the people on the board; the few that I don't respect I don't put much into their comments. My personal take is I respect anyone that can admit they were wrong and apologize for it. I respect people who stick up for others; even when it's going against the tide. I respect those that call people out for less than stellar behaviour. Since there are so many that fit these descriptions I can't list all of you; but if you fit any or all of the above; then you have my respect!

[ClashCityRocker]

chimi...i was poised to rip right into him in the discrimination thread, but he handled my response with grace and tact, and was CIVIL, and i said to myself "that fella has class."

[TraciJo67]

I thought sure I was close to wearing out my welcome here. Thanks for listing me those who did. Those still on the fence, I mean no harm. Really, I don't. :)

There aren't too many people here I don't have some level of respect for even though we disagree. I have problems with namecallers and mean people but there aren't many of those here. At least not yet. :rolleyes:

Add me to the list. I seldom disagree with you, but when I do, I can always understand why you feel the way that you do. You respect other people, and that is evident in how you disagree.

[TheSadeianLinguist]

Ryan...but that doesn't mean I wouldn't use my 2x4 on him given the chance, but it would be with the greatest respect.

Took the words out of my mouth!

[HappyFatChick]

I stiill like everyone on here. I guess I like FC, JD, (and the others who share my point of view on things) the best (naturally).

But I am disappointed in the personal attacks and name-calling. Political discussions are fun. Even when they get heated. (Hence the high ratings for people like Rush,Hannity, and O'Reilly).

And they can be educational. But when the mud-slinging starts, it's not so fun anymore. It's one thing to think someone is a quacktard. It's another thing to call them one.

People can post a (VERY passionate) opinion without attacking anyone.

[FitChick]

I stiill like everyone on here. I guess I like FC, JD, (and the others who share my point of view on things) the best (naturally).

But I am disappointed in the personal attacks and name-calling. Political discussions are fun. Even when they get heated. (Hence the high ratings for people like Rush,Hannity, and O'Reilly).

And they can be educational. But when the mud-slinging starts, it's not so fun anymore. It's one thing to think someone is a quacktard. It's another thing to call them one.

People can post a (VERY passionate) opinion without attacking anyone.


I agree with you totally. I think its very possible to have heated debates, share passionate views, without stooping to name-calling or profanity. Name-calling and profanity make people seem so immature and uneducated anyway. Once the ad hominems start, the other person betrays their lost cause.

[EbonySSBBW]

I thought sure I was close to wearing out my welcome here. Thanks for listing me those who did. Those still on the fence, I mean no harm. Really, I don't. :)

There aren't too many people here I don't have some level of respect for even though we disagree. I have problems with namecallers and mean people but there aren't many of those here. At least not yet. :rolleyes:


The beauty of your posts is that you can disagree with someone without that person even knowing that you have disagreed with them...I love em. :)

[Sandie_Zitkus]

Honestly I respect just about everyone here - whether I agree or not. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and I like opinionated people except if they are being inflamatory just for the sake of it.

[Chimpi]

There's one person here who's debating like fire and gasoline, whom happens to have some opposing views and mind-boggling knowledge to go along with it. Not to name names. This is not the forum that I see it is necessary to point fingers (because Debating usually ends up being the enemy to Humor), but this person has posted a lot. *shrugs* You probably know anyway.

This person is very respected upon me, but this person sure does have different views (not all, however ;) ). 'Tis all.

Thanks Clash. hehe.