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In reply to the discussion: Have You Ever Seen A Thread Where You Really Wanted To Respond... But Thought Better Of It ??? [View all]SoDesuKa
(3,173 posts)37. Pulling From the Left
I hope you'll reconsider about not participating because it's hard to be civil. I agree that it's often difficult to stay civil especially when provoked. Politeness counts with most people; however, some assholes misinterpret it as weakness or lack of confidence. But you can't let them drive you away.
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Have You Ever Seen A Thread Where You Really Wanted To Respond... But Thought Better Of It ??? [View all]
WillyT
Jul 2012
OP
Yes. Believe it or not, there are some things even I refrain from saying.
Warren DeMontague
Jul 2012
#17
Frequently....Life is too short to waste on silly arguments-at least most nights....When I'm in the
Rowdyboy
Jul 2012
#22
with the righteous police, the grammar police, the political correct police,
2pooped2pop
Jul 2012
#40