To quote myself:
That story gave me a warm fuzzy feeling, OP. I'd say that.TheYellowCellPhone said:
Faith In Humanity
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1. This thread. A baseball star calls up a sick kid just to cheer him up? Why don't I ever hear about THIS in the news? Instead of a bunch of political bullshit.
2. The Daily Show. Jon Stewart managed to bring 5 9/11 veterans on and managed to convince even the republicans to pass the Zedroga bill, which provides a LOT of cash aid for 9/11 veterans.
3. The very existance of this website. Upon my very second review, I got a TON of constructive criticism from the vetrans of the escapist user review world. I just wish I saw less "I don't like this new law but I won't do shit about it" type posts. If no one votes no on these new laws, than they'll probably take effect won't they. We are a community of hundreds of smart, logical gamers, and I say we can easily use that to change things for the better. Don't just sit there and do nothing when a law threatens your hobby, vote AGAINST it if you can! Now I get that people in england can't vote against australian anti-gaming laws, but we also have a ton of australians on here don't we? Bottom line, don't act like you can't change legislation and game design because you are but one person. We can rally here people! So let's use that already!
2. The Daily Show. Jon Stewart managed to bring 5 9/11 veterans on and managed to convince even the republicans to pass the Zedroga bill, which provides a LOT of cash aid for 9/11 veterans.
3. The very existance of this website. Upon my very second review, I got a TON of constructive criticism from the vetrans of the escapist user review world. I just wish I saw less "I don't like this new law but I won't do shit about it" type posts. If no one votes no on these new laws, than they'll probably take effect won't they. We are a community of hundreds of smart, logical gamers, and I say we can easily use that to change things for the better. Don't just sit there and do nothing when a law threatens your hobby, vote AGAINST it if you can! Now I get that people in england can't vote against australian anti-gaming laws, but we also have a ton of australians on here don't we? Bottom line, don't act like you can't change legislation and game design because you are but one person. We can rally here people! So let's use that already!
I know a story about this teenager who helped solved a rape case.
Then when he was given the reward money, he gave it to the victim.
When asked why, by the intervewer, he said that she needed it more that he does.
Things like that just warm the heart.
Then when he was given the reward money, he gave it to the victim.
When asked why, by the intervewer, he said that she needed it more that he does.
Things like that just warm the heart.
What gives me hope is thinking about Desert Bus.
Not only the drivers, but the guy who ponied up over $1k for a signed book by Yahtzee.
That, and the previous copy sold for less than $100.
Not only the drivers, but the guy who ponied up over $1k for a signed book by Yahtzee.
That, and the previous copy sold for less than $100.
I have faith in humanity because (past few weeks of exile from the world aside) I don't spend a lot of time on the Internet.
It's amazing how quickly one's faith in humanity can be affirmed by spending time around actual humans, since on the whole we are fairly decent, well-meaning, worthwhile folks.
It's amazing how quickly one's faith in humanity can be affirmed by spending time around actual humans, since on the whole we are fairly decent, well-meaning, worthwhile folks.
I am NOT a huge fan of these types of threads regardless of the positive or negative bent, mainly because all the misanthropes hiding under rocks (or bridges) here on the internet pop up and proudly state THEIR opinion and there's always some silly drama.
I have to say though, that personally I haven't experienced that much that would give me faith in humanity. When I say, "faith in humanity" I mean the idea that people are good-hearted by default, and that humankind will eventually get their shit together and accept the differences of others without hating them for it. The only reason I think that is the limit to hate and disruption and the limitlessness of peace and unity.
I just happen to live in a part of the world where the people I meet are generally nice and the idea of hating others for their religion, skin colour and personal choices is laughable. Not to say it doesn't still happen, but I'm seeing the onward and upward trend in more and more parts of the world.
I have to say though, that personally I haven't experienced that much that would give me faith in humanity. When I say, "faith in humanity" I mean the idea that people are good-hearted by default, and that humankind will eventually get their shit together and accept the differences of others without hating them for it. The only reason I think that is the limit to hate and disruption and the limitlessness of peace and unity.
I just happen to live in a part of the world where the people I meet are generally nice and the idea of hating others for their religion, skin colour and personal choices is laughable. Not to say it doesn't still happen, but I'm seeing the onward and upward trend in more and more parts of the world.
Did the child get better? I know it's not really the point of the story but I'd like to know, hope he didSpinwhiz said:
As Mahatma Gandhi once said: "Be the change you want to see in the world" - you want to have faith in humanity? start with yourself and the difference you can make, in your life, unto other lives, and when possible- unto the world itself.
Even small things like a simple gesture of kindness to a child provides an exemplary role-model that they have witnessed with their own eyes and felt in their own soul, and depending on how much the gesture meant to them, they will remember it and perhaps live by it's example; there's a good chance this effect will continue to be paid forward, generating a ripple-effect.
When there is an opportunity to show kindness or any goodness of heart; never hesitate, you could be changing more than you know.
Oh, and within reason of course - help and be kind, but also- allow the aided to grow strong of their own accord; a little wisdom in our actions go a long way.
Even small things like a simple gesture of kindness to a child provides an exemplary role-model that they have witnessed with their own eyes and felt in their own soul, and depending on how much the gesture meant to them, they will remember it and perhaps live by it's example; there's a good chance this effect will continue to be paid forward, generating a ripple-effect.
When there is an opportunity to show kindness or any goodness of heart; never hesitate, you could be changing more than you know.
Oh, and within reason of course - help and be kind, but also- allow the aided to grow strong of their own accord; a little wisdom in our actions go a long way.
Well, System of a down got back together
More seriously, stories like this and the knowledge that I managed to recover from depression that plagued most of my childhood keeps my faith in humanity strong. We are really awesome at times.
More seriously, stories like this and the knowledge that I managed to recover from depression that plagued most of my childhood keeps my faith in humanity strong. We are really awesome at times.
I'm not sure it's really a loss of faith in humanity, it's just that sometimes the news is overloaded with things that are extremely depressing (or really really stupid, trivial, petty, etc...) and all we can say to express our disappointment is to lose faith in the entire species.
I can't say that I've experienced any uplifting inspiring stories, but occasionally on a good day amidst all the dickishness and selfishness I see one act of kindness, one selfless act of generosity that proves that not everyone is beyond faith.
And I think that there are people like this all over the world; one person doing one good deed, no matter how small it may seem. It proves that people are capable of great kindness and in the end that will be remembered far more than an act of callousness.
Now, I must be off, to write more sentimental messages.
AWAAAAAY!
I can't say that I've experienced any uplifting inspiring stories, but occasionally on a good day amidst all the dickishness and selfishness I see one act of kindness, one selfless act of generosity that proves that not everyone is beyond faith.
And I think that there are people like this all over the world; one person doing one good deed, no matter how small it may seem. It proves that people are capable of great kindness and in the end that will be remembered far more than an act of callousness.
Now, I must be off, to write more sentimental messages.
AWAAAAAY!
Just one man has created a story which inspires us. Humans thrive on stories, somewhere in the world, such a thing has probably encouraged more people to try and make a difference. The sea of douchebags makes such actions have even greater weight actually - they'd mean a lot less to us if everyone was this kind; and that is where the main thing comes from - the fact that ANYONE who makes a difference is truly powerful in the face of all the crap in the world.TestECull said:
One kind soul can be a powerful influence. With your attitude, of course the sea of douchebags is gonna stick around- if people read your implication that 'one kind soul has made no difference in a sea of douchebags' and truly believe it - then of course, why would anyone bother trying? why have touching stories in the first place? why not just stick to the crap instead?
No, one kind soul has made a difference unto another, and that is a difference nonetheless, that person has a family, and other people they are connected to - they will have also experienced the difference, and should it stay in their memories, they are inspired to follow such an example. So long as more people make the choice in believing in making a difference, then a difference will be made, no matter what the scale. Anything has to start from somewhere.
Go ahead and try it man, get out there and make a good and worthy difference to someone or something. Goodness knows what more you could be doing if the change you make is remembered.
That's actually the thing about depression - sitting what seems to be endless darkness, only to finally come out to realise you were only stuck in a rather large and powerful shadow; and then comes another realisation- the darker the shadow, the brighter the light needed to cast one such shadow - and you are that which the light strikes and the shadow is cast from - the power to harness and wield both is indeed an incredible thing to have - your understanding and experience of this will most likely inspire others the see past the shadow and also learn that the light exists also because the darkness has no meaning if not for the light.Dark Knifer said:Well, System of a down got back together
More seriously, stories like this and the knowledge that I managed to recover from depression that plagued most of my childhood keeps my faith in humanity strong. We are really awesome at times.
People suffering from depression I believe are just people who've turned away from the light for too long and forgotten that it exists.
I can relate
That's a very good way of putting it. People seem to forget all too easy that there is good in the world... Which leads me onto something interesting I just thought of.SIXVI06-M said:That's actually the thing about depression - sitting what seems to be endless darkness, only to finally come out to realise you were only stuck in a rather large and powerful shadow; and then comes another realisation- the darker the shadow, the brighter the light needed to cast one such shadow - and you are that which the light strikes and the shadow is cast from - the power to harness and wield both is indeed an incredible thing to have - your understanding and experience of this will most likely inspire others the see past the shadow and also learn that the light exists also because the darkness has no meaning if not for the light.Dark Knifer said:Well, System of a down got back together
More seriously, stories like this and the knowledge that I managed to recover from depression that plagued most of my childhood keeps my faith in humanity strong. We are really awesome at times.
People suffering from depression I believe are just people who've turned away from the light for too long and forgotten that it exists.
I can relate
We all know that something that is evil is seen far more then something that is good. Doesn't that suggest that we can look past the good because it's everywhere and notice the evil since it's in a smaller quantity? This is just a thought though, but is it possible that we just take good for granted since we see it all the time? If that's the case then I don't see how anyone could lose faith in humanity.