I'd like to nominate.....

Originally Posted by freshnesschronic

Not really, you have great ideas that might not parallel mine and that's cool, but I wouldn't use it against you if you were a hater. A hater is someone who goes out of their way to degrade myself and what I represent (like Flint and this thread). Haters have their place, that's their job, to hate. And being able to fight through that hate really buffs you up, in my opinion. Here's a controversial example: kids who get beat growing up really have a nose for discipline later in life. (yes yes yes controversial I know)

That is not me at all.
I am very blunt because I think the message gets lost in all the flowery "gee I hope they don't get their feelings hurt" bull-shit, but I don't try to hurt people.
But, I also would not discuss anything with you at all, ever, if I thought you were not worth it in any way.
You will notice that there are those that I just don't comment on, with rare exceptions. You are not in that company.
I like you and the way you communicate, even if it is very different than my method.
I see you as very idealistic and know that there is nothing wrong or harmful in your opinion as long as you are willing to listen to others before taking radical action.