I agree with this, sweetiebatman. ^^
No one called anyone a racist, things were generally pretty low-key on the angry-meter, and some good points were made. I personally thanked Cassie's post only for touching on a subject that I find myself discussing somewhat frequently as well. At the point that she posted, no one was aware of the exact line that was used that offended you (it is an awful statement) and I don't believe her intent was to tell you that you were wrong. I believe it was to, just for discussion purposes, bring up the other side of thinking on the event. That's what Devil's Advocate means, after all. People sometimes are too quick to jump on anyone who mentions "Playing Devil's Advocate" in a post, or saying "don't take this the wrong way" just because it usually involves some level of disagreement to the original subject. But it's not always a bad thing, and it's not always meant to anger or incite anyone. It merely brings up discussion points.
So I guess that's why your "do not put words in my mouth. Thanks." came off as out of place to me. I feel those are the only words in this discussion that lent to any sense of hostility to any involved parties.
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I just had to point out that you've said this exact line twice now, when she didn't at any point do so. And the tone of this line, both times, made me cringe.The_Brown_Fox said:Please do not put words in my mouth. Thanks.
No one called anyone a racist, things were generally pretty low-key on the angry-meter, and some good points were made. I personally thanked Cassie's post only for touching on a subject that I find myself discussing somewhat frequently as well. At the point that she posted, no one was aware of the exact line that was used that offended you (it is an awful statement) and I don't believe her intent was to tell you that you were wrong. I believe it was to, just for discussion purposes, bring up the other side of thinking on the event. That's what Devil's Advocate means, after all. People sometimes are too quick to jump on anyone who mentions "Playing Devil's Advocate" in a post, or saying "don't take this the wrong way" just because it usually involves some level of disagreement to the original subject. But it's not always a bad thing, and it's not always meant to anger or incite anyone. It merely brings up discussion points.
So I guess that's why your "do not put words in my mouth. Thanks." came off as out of place to me. I feel those are the only words in this discussion that lent to any sense of hostility to any involved parties.
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