The new moral zeitgeist.

[theloneassassin]

I may be just talking into empty space by now about this but does anyone else see a problem with people in their daily life's? This is just from me, people now hardly ever say thank you or when some do no one says you're welcome. I see people who look upset and i ask them what's wrong, half or more of them just get pissy to me. I see that could be something was wrong but at least they could say they don't want to talk about it. People don't care about each other anymore and it's starting to lure me to a conclusion why should I care, but it's in my nature to care. Is anyone else making these observations or am i alone? For god sakes people can't even take the time to eat with their mouth closed or go a day without a phone.

 

[Wadders]

Who says people ever cared for each other, any more than they do today at least?

 

[Trolldor]

Morality?

Hardly. Sounds like you're nitpicking about courtesy.

 

[BlumiereBleck]

Zeitgeist.....how i loathe the modern use of that word.

 

[theloneassassin]

Who says people ever cared for each other, any more than they do today at least?

Well at one point there was a bit more human respect and manners and caring but what little there was at one point is now gone.

 

[gostchiken]

Morality?

Hardly. Sounds like you're nitpicking about courtesy.

This.

 

[theloneassassin]

Zeitgeist.....how i loathe the modern use of that word.

So you "loathe" Dawkins huh, well that's a shame. I know he is drab and somewhat boring but the points he does make are very valid ones. I was just using the term on the same bases as he did.

 

[CrazyCapnMorgan]

People have forgotten what it means to be human over the course of time. The great social critics of our times have also made these observations, such as Bill Hicks and George Carlin. There is also a lot to be learned from them and equally as much to conclude from their views.

 

[theloneassassin]

Morality?

Hardly. Sounds like you're nitpicking about courtesy.

This.

If Morality even existed, but it's instinct how people act and how the current memes are acted upon. The current view of people is not to care about anyone but themselves, even schools teach this in the background. Well they do but it's hard to see it through all their pro-American lectures.

 

[Trolldor]

Zeitgeist.....how i loathe the modern use of that word.

So you "loathe" Dawkins huh, well that's a shame. I know he is drab and somewhat boring but the points he does make are very valid ones. I was just using the term on the same bases as he did.

Oh gods shut up.
Dawkins didn't invent the term or the modern use, and the moral Zeitgeist has nothing to do with opening doors and saying thank you.

 

[BlumiereBleck]

Zeitgeist.....how i loathe the modern use of that word.

So you "loathe" Dawkins huh, well that's a shame. I know he is drab and somewhat boring but the points he does make are very valid ones. I was just using the term on the same bases as he did.

Zuh? Yes, i do disklike the man but not for the word...it's over 200 years old that word. I loathe it because modern Zeitgeist is a "pot smokin, whoreistic, no morals, YEAH!"

 

[theloneassassin]

People have forgotten what it means to be human over the course of time. The great social critics of our times have also made these observations, such as Bill Hicks and George Carlin. There is also a lot to be learned from them and equally as much to conclude from their views.

I have never read their work before but i have heard a lot about them, and i enjoy you using such an intelligent statement to reply sir. You understood my underlying thought about all of this and for that I applaud you sir, you are excellent.

 

[theloneassassin]

Zeitgeist.....how i loathe the modern use of that word.

So you "loathe" Dawkins huh, well that's a shame. I know he is drab and somewhat boring but the points he does make are very valid ones. I was just using the term on the same bases as he did.

Zuh? Yes, i do disklike the man but not for the word...it's over 200 years old that word. I loathe it because modern Zeitgeist is a "pot smokin, whoreistic, no morals, YEAH!"

It was a German word if I remember correct.

 

[Johnnyallstar]

I still try to be the pinnacle of chivalry and courteousness, though it doesn't really get me anywhere. I still hold doors, be polite, and such.

It doesn't hurt to be decent, it really doesn't.

 

[BlumiereBleck]

Zeitgeist.....how i loathe the modern use of that word.

So you "loathe" Dawkins huh, well that's a shame. I know he is drab and somewhat boring but the points he does make are very valid ones. I was just using the term on the same bases as he did.

Zuh? Yes, i do disklike the man but not for the word...it's over 200 years old that word. I loathe it because modern Zeitgeist is a "pot smokin, whoreistic, no morals, YEAH!"

It was a German word if I remember correct.

Yes, it is. Means "Spirit of the Times" and i thank David Bowie for teaching me that

 

[katsumoto03]

This is hardly a question of morality. If someone's having a shitty day, sometimes they prefer to deal with it alone, which is a good thing. Sure, it's easier to get through with emotional support, but why kill someone else's mood?

 

[theloneassassin]

I still try to be the pinnacle of chivalry and courteousness, though it doesn't really get me anywhere. I still hold doors, be polite, and such.

It doesn't hurt to be decent, it really doesn't.

I know what you mean, this is the only thought that keeps me doing this. If I did not try then it would be another less person caring sending us farther and farther into an entirely robotic society.

 

[Johnnyallstar]

I still try to be the pinnacle of chivalry and courteousness, though it doesn't really get me anywhere. I still hold doors, be polite, and such.

It doesn't hurt to be decent, it really doesn't.

I know what you mean, this is the only thought that keeps me doing this. If I did not try then it would be another less person caring sending us farther and farther into an entirely robotic society.

It does make for occasionally awkward situations, though. I once held the door for a girl and said "ladies first." She stopped and said "no, gentlemen first."

Now, my normal reaction to a guy who lets me go first is "Well, dogs follow their masters." and just walking through. But I had to bite my tongue to prevent saying it, so I just stood and waited until she got exasperated and just went through.

 

[GooBeyond]

some george carlin for ya

 

[theloneassassin]

I still try to be the pinnacle of chivalry and courteousness, though it doesn't really get me anywhere. I still hold doors, be polite, and such.

It doesn't hurt to be decent, it really doesn't.

I know what you mean, this is the only thought that keeps me doing this. If I did not try then it would be another less person caring sending us farther and farther into an entirely robotic society.

It does make for occasionally awkward situations, though. I once held the door for a girl and said "ladies first." She stopped and said "no, gentlemen first."

Now, my normal reaction to a guy who lets me go first is "Well, dogs follow their masters." and just walking through. But I had to bite my tongue to prevent saying it, so I just stood and waited until she got exasperated and just went through.

Ha, that makes me smile, I also do not like going through doors people hold open for me.