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*sigh*

Today something happened here on Twine, that put a bit of a scratch on my feelings. A very dear friend decided to disconnect himself from me and 2 of my friends, over the content of a song posted here on my twine. I'm not here to try to determine whether this song was actually offensive or not [I wouldn't even be qualified to do so.. I try to keep myself as far from politics as I possibly can, given that it didn't do me much good in a past life], in fact I'm trying to say that this was very much a matter of personal opinion. Apparently to some of us this song came through as much more offensive as to the rest of us.

But here's what I think. We, here on twine, are from allover the world. We have different beliefs, different cultures, different religious views, different taste in music, different mind-sets, different everything. From my point of view, this makes it that much more interesting to interact with everyone here. This also means that we can not possibly agree on everything. What I find beautiful you may find ugly, what I find right you may find wrong. Aside from some very basic ideas that I suppose we all share, everything can be different, and that's how it's supposed to be. We can learn from each other, educate each other, and in many cases we may simply agree to peacefully disagree.

And sure as sun will rise tomorrow morning, there are and will be times that those disagreements would get quite heated. When someone feels that something dear to them is getting offended, there will be reactions, and there will be overreactions. That is of course very natural, and I have to say that in no way I'm encouraging "being offensive" here. But because of all those differences, every time one of us comes across something that we feel offended by, perhaps we should take a deep breath, close our eyes for a second and put ourselves in the shoes of the supposed offender. Perhaps from their point of view, they're [for instance] poking harmless fun. Perhaps they simply don't see it the way we do. That's when we have a choice, we can either try to understand the other party's views, and try to be somewhat tolerant, or even try to explain to them why they may be at the wrong, or we can of course disengage from further contact. But then, to bring a personal example, if I were to follow the 2nd option, I really would be a very lonely person now given all the heavy and dark criticism that's going about regarding my homeland [in case anyone here doesn't know already, I was born and raised in Iran].

There have been times when I have fought hard for the honour of something that I hold dear. There have been times that I have had "the explosions". But as a general rule, before any of that, I have always tried to understand, and see things from all possible corners. I have found this to be quite constructive, but then again, this may also not be something for all of us.

But somehow, I only wish it was....

*sigh*

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    • John Goodwin John Goodwin
      15 months ago


      *sigh* indeed...it was a real shame what happened today...

      Anyway nicely written...not sure I can add much to that except "+1".
      Aasemoon'z Twine

    • Soren C Soren C
      15 months ago


      Quite nicely written Aasemoon.

      I'm sorry to say this, but if the understanding that you're seeking was abundant, the world would altogether be a different place.
      Aasemoon'z Twine

    • facyla facyla
      15 months ago


      Very human post and thread - laughs and tears altogether ;~)(

      i have to leave now, but wanted to say before i go, that if sometimes things go bad, there are many times they go well - and it's often better when it's not about big issues, but small pleasures of life, as Twain pointed it out. Let's just all have a break, appreciate little things life offers, and share some time with people you like to be with, then we'll have all energy we need to affront the hard parts of life next time we have to face it ..
      i know it's basic : that's what we can rely on when things go too much complicated...

      ~ +++ ~
      Aasemoon'z Twine

    • . .•∞º˙ . .•∞º˙
      15 months ago


      And this just proves it--Twine is not about TWINE. It's the users. The flies that have been drawn into the honeypot. Keep buzzing--we'll find a way out soon enough.

      *Splat*∞
      Aasemoon'z Twine

    • facyla facyla
      15 months ago


      * splat *

      ...and no "split" LOL

      * splat splat * we're all amoeba's in a twined society, a living organism... * splat *

      @rpfii : i don't want to feel englued, but rather seeking for bridges of comprehension between persons - and this happens quite often, evne if there are some incidents sometimes (and it's hard to make it so that that incidents don't become worse that they should be for general good) (mmh, i rarely write such things btw ~ long week it was ;)

      * splat splat splat * to all *splat *'s friends 'round here !~p
      Aasemoon'z Twine

      • Aasemoon . Aasemoon .
        15 months ago


        *splat* *splat* *splat* *splat* *splat* *splat* *splat* *splat* *splat* *splat* *splat* *splat* *splat* *splat* *splat* *splat* ;)
        Aasemoon'z Twine

    • Bent Rasmussen Bent Rasmussen
      15 months ago


      Sometimes the cultural differences may just be too big for dialogue. This kind of blunt reaction makes me loose hope of rational exchange. Time to relax and let Twine go a bit on the back burner for a while. Rebalance things [Besides, vacation almost over and have to code those demo effects.]. Keep up the spirit Aasemoon. :-)
      Aasemoon'z Twine

    • X X
      15 months ago


      http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1256280124/bclid537018622/bctid1299131127
      Hello Bonjour by Michael and Spearhead
      I missed what was happening but this song my address the issue and give you a smile :)
      Aasemoon'z Twine

    • Kurt Laitner Kurt Laitner
      15 months ago


      a heavy wind does not last a day
      a hard rain an hour
      if heaven and earth cannot make things last
      how are we to?
      Aasemoon'z Twine

    • Aasemoon . Aasemoon .
      15 months ago


      Just... look at this! Half the thread is gone because somebody decided that the contributions of an active, unfortunately former-member, no longer mattered. =(
      Aasemoon'z Twine

    • . .•∞º˙ . .•∞º˙
      15 months ago


      If you cut away parts of a Whole, how long before there's nothing left?

      I have entire twines of response, strictly to comments Twain and I made back and forth. Now it's just me prattling on in the breeze. No one else around. I might as well be walking around in diapers with drool hanging out of my mouth...

      CRUD!
      Aasemoon'z Twine

      • Bent Rasmussen Bent Rasmussen
        15 months ago


        You do have a fun way of putting it - in a tragic sort of way ;-)
        My guess it, it was a defensive move. Too bad it impacted other people.
        Aasemoon'z Twine

    • frank smith frank smith
      15 months ago


      Aasemoon I wait for the day when you could actually OFFEND me!!! Yoou Rock and you Roll! Anyone who would accuse you of offense has poopy for brains (think I'll offend?!?!?)

      I love machines, but it's still all about the monkeys!! Have we gotten to the point that technology is so complex, and immersive that we forget the toggle on/off switch? or the rotary channel knob? how about just blowing out the candle and going outside to look at the stars....oh wait that's where the whole mess started.

      If my voice is silenced, remember I went down with a giggle....

      This one's for Twain and Aasemoon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjGfgV7rJHI
      Aasemoon'z Twine
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