How come no one's allowed to hate stuff anymore?
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Many times I have been in the middle of a pleasant conversation with a person or group of people and the topic drifts around until this person/these people proceed to exclaim how they worship something like god or religion, making churches it, reveling in it, mixing it with the blood of virgins, etcetera. I hate the beliefs and bigotry and mental health benefits (or lack thereof) of both of these products and upon informing people of this, I seem to incur their wrath.
Why am I not allowed to hate religion? It's disgusting and has obvious health risks.
And religion, not only does it act illogically, but it inhibits the production of dopamine in your brain. And that's important.
Come now people this abuse has to end. It seems that now that we've at least made it socially unacceptable to not be tolerant in most of today's industrialized world, we have to stoop to alienating people who aren't interested in things that a group of people feel are good.
I do not alienate people for liking god or religion or whatever it is that they like, so why must I be ostracized by people for not liking these things? Is my argument not valid? Is it not the one that in fact has scientific basis and is not held up by the loose assertion that 'it is just the best thing ever.'
And in case you are wondering, I have actually lost friends over this. There is a group of people who actually yell loudly about how magnificent god and religion are whenever I enter a room.
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Edited a few words to fit me.
and to the OP: Welcome to the club! Where alienating and belittling those who don't agree with you is damn near a national past time for some people...
Why am I not allowed to hate religion? It's disgusting and has obvious health risks.
And religion, not only does it act illogically, but it inhibits the production of dopamine in your brain. And that's important.
Come now people this abuse has to end. It seems that now that we've at least made it socially unacceptable to not be tolerant in most of today's industrialized world, we have to stoop to alienating people who aren't interested in things that a group of people feel are good.
I do not alienate people for liking god or religion or whatever it is that they like, so why must I be ostracized by people for not liking these things? Is my argument not valid? Is it not the one that in fact has scientific basis and is not held up by the loose assertion that 'it is just the best thing ever.'
And in case you are wondering, I have actually lost friends over this. There is a group of people who actually yell loudly about how magnificent god and religion are whenever I enter a room.
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Edited a few words to fit me.
and to the OP: Welcome to the club! Where alienating and belittling those who don't agree with you is damn near a national past time for some people...
Caffeine in excess is bad for you, however if you read more of the article i linked above (see here http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/drugs-alcohol/caffeine5.htm), caffeine actually has some positive effects. I don't think anyone can rightfully say that coffee is provable good OR bad for you, taken in moderation.
Ofcourse you are, just don't be annoying with it. Express your opinion, but don't be an ass about it.
Example! You have friends talking about how they enjoy bacon. You mention you don't like bacon. Unless asked "why don't you like bacon?" you have no reason to list the reasons, as to do so would just be annoying. Also do not tell others they shouldn't like bacon. This is a good way to get a stiff kick in ass. Now replace "Bacon" with anything, and you have your guidelines on how to hate something without being a douche. Congrats, have a t-shirt.
Also, I have friends who like anime. I can't stand it. They are aware of this, and we are able to peacefully coexist. I just don't pester them about how stupid it is, and they don't insist that I MUST like it, so everything is fine just fine. Fine just fine.
Example! You have friends talking about how they enjoy bacon. You mention you don't like bacon. Unless asked "why don't you like bacon?" you have no reason to list the reasons, as to do so would just be annoying. Also do not tell others they shouldn't like bacon. This is a good way to get a stiff kick in ass. Now replace "Bacon" with anything, and you have your guidelines on how to hate something without being a douche. Congrats, have a t-shirt.
Also, I have friends who like anime. I can't stand it. They are aware of this, and we are able to peacefully coexist. I just don't pester them about how stupid it is, and they don't insist that I MUST like it, so everything is fine just fine. Fine just fine.
i just found it to be really loud, annoying and the fight scenes were like watching bad kung fu movies from the 60's. like a live action version of robot chicken fused with jersey shoreLitleWaffle said:
You: (equip monocle) I do not partake in the joy that you have for the products of Bacon and Coffee for I find that I dislike these things due to characteristics that I happen to disagree with and I respect your decision to enjoy these items however I must simply point out I do not.
Them: Er what?
You: (unequip monocle) I don't like bacon and coffee as much as you do okay.
Much better way to have handled the situation without the use of the word hate cause you know what people say. Hate is a strong word!
Them: Er what?
You: (unequip monocle) I don't like bacon and coffee as much as you do okay.
Much better way to have handled the situation without the use of the word hate cause you know what people say. Hate is a strong word!
If someone is actually rhapsodizing about something in anything like the way you indicate, both sense and courtesy indicate that that is not the time to go on at length about how you hate it. It's rude. It suggests to the person that just put out their favor for the given item that you are criticizing them for their enjoyment of said thing (and perhaps more), not just the item they enjoy. Stating that you like something is not inherently the same thing as opening the floor for discussion of the virtues and flaws of said thing.
So, of course they're hostile, if that's what's actually happening. If you feel a need to make your feelings known, just say you don't like it. Say it in a nonjudgemental way; say "it's not your thing". Say it in a way that makes it clear that their liking and your disliking of said item is not a value judgement that extends beyond the item. If they continue to preach the word of coffee and bacon with the intent of a spot conversion, then you can reasonably go on to explain the hows and whys.
This seems like Social Interaction 101 to me.
So, of course they're hostile, if that's what's actually happening. If you feel a need to make your feelings known, just say you don't like it. Say it in a nonjudgemental way; say "it's not your thing". Say it in a way that makes it clear that their liking and your disliking of said item is not a value judgement that extends beyond the item. If they continue to preach the word of coffee and bacon with the intent of a spot conversion, then you can reasonably go on to explain the hows and whys.
This seems like Social Interaction 101 to me.
I like bacon and coffee...yep... There is no use trying to be a health nut when everything has downsides. I'll just stay away from the things that cause obvious harm.
it seems to me that its not necessarily your opinions that make people hostile to you, but the way u present them. based solely on the way u type and express your opinion u seem to be condescending every time. Almost as if without saying it your insulting the person, by throwing out facts no one asked for. although i know that it is impossible to convey tone but i keep creating a very uptight self righteous voice in my head every time u make a point. (maybe its just me 
) this hostility towards you could also be because your looking at this from only your point if view while not looking at your friend's. You dislike their ferverous love for bacon and coffee but u seem to have an equal "hate" for the same things which they probably are taking offense to.
So more on topic yes i do think it is silly for people to be hostile towards u for not liking such simple things. but i also think its silly to be to "HATE" such simple things as well.
) this hostility towards you could also be because your looking at this from only your point if view while not looking at your friend's. You dislike their ferverous love for bacon and coffee but u seem to have an equal "hate" for the same things which they probably are taking offense to. So more on topic yes i do think it is silly for people to be hostile towards u for not liking such simple things. but i also think its silly to be to "HATE" such simple things as well.
To want it gone? Forever? An obsession about it's merciless destruction? To want it cast off into oblivion itself? Bacon? The tasty meat, bacon? Really? Uhh.... No. It's generally not accepted among social circles.
Oh.... You meant "dislike".... Well, I spose that's ok then.
Oh.... You meant "dislike".... Well, I spose that's ok then.
If you're hating bacon for the health risks, you're missing the point of bacon.
It's not the bacon, it's what the bacon embodies. Sure, I hate bacon, but I love bacon. Get it?
As for coffee, screw that, nasty stuff.
It's not the bacon, it's what the bacon embodies. Sure, I hate bacon, but I love bacon. Get it?
As for coffee, screw that, nasty stuff.
The only times I've heckled friends about that sort of thing were just for fun, not out of zealot devotion.
