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Your Text: Insert Slimies » Insert UBB Code » Close Last Tag \| All Tags UBB Help	I have not been on-line as regularly as I would like in recent times. This means that it has been a little more difficult for me join in the general "cut and thrust" of daily life here. Hopefully this will change, as all things must, over the next few months. This is something I have been thinking of for quite some time now. There are many things in our life that conspire to define us. From being inhabitants of planet Earth to being inhabitants of [i](insert home address here)[/i] and more still, if further definition is needed. One of the myriad of traits that go towards defining the type of person I am in everyday life is my intolerance of bullies. Some people bully without realising it while others prey on what they see as other peoples weaknesses. For me for instance, not to say anything when I believe I hear racism, which is a form of bulling, is just as bad as my making the racist comments myself. In our on-line lives, like here at the Asylum, the main thing that defines us to others are our words and how we use them, at least that is how it seems to me. It did not take long for me to realise that it is so very easy to write a post to a forum, in anger, without much thought, only to regret it later. I now take great care in my posts to try not to offend or insult. I also realise that there are people who post here who are not native English speakers so some latitude is needed when reading their posts, although I have to say the standard of English here is very high, from both native and non-native speakers. This is why, you may see me from time to time take a person to task who I believe is being a bully in some form or other, whether they realise it or not. I understand that I run the risk of misinterpreting the situation but it's a risk I'm willing to take. This world can be a cruel nasty place, I have no time for people who want to add to that misery. Here is an example. A long while back someone here, I can't remember who just now, posted up a photograph of a young boy with Down's syndrome who is running in a race and looks delighted with himself. Below the photo was the caption "Arguing on the internet is like running in the special Olympics. Even if you win, you're still retarded." I really dislike that sentiment, and I said so too in the next post. It must seem like I am being unreasonable, but I have lived and worked with people with Down's and I know that they generally are beautiful people who are really hurt by this arrogant thoughtless attitude. They have a lot to cope with in their lives without the cruel comments from others. What are your thoughts my fellow Asylumites? I believe that in any worthwhile relationship on-line or not, honesty and communication are key factors. Or is this one of those things that defines me but is not true for others? ;) [url=http://www.ozoneasylum.com/5635] [img]http://www.tao.serveit.org/sigs/tile.gif[/img] [/url] [i]Those who look for monsters should look to it that they do not become monsters. For when you gaze long into the abyss, the abyss also gazes into you.[/i] Loading...
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