Before you make a comment on something whether on-line or in
person, why don’t you try doing these few things. First, listen to or read whatever it is you
are commenting on. Second, actually try
to understand what you just listened to.
Third, assume that the person or persons responsible for whatever you
are responding to are reasonable people with legitimate interests, concerns,
and viewpoints. Fourth, think about what
you want to say. Fifth, imagine
including all those nasty and snarky comments, and then don’t actually include
them. Sixth, come up with a conclusion
and evidence that supports it. Seventh
and last, don’t plug up your ears and/or cover your eyes when you open your
mouth or start typing on the keyboard. It might seem like a pain to do all of this,
but having to read your comments when you don’t sucks too.
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