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WCDT January 9-13, 2012 (2096-2100)
Swedish Chef:
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I mean as in the basic respect everyone regardless of gender is due.
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Just to point out that this applies to every situation one can think of -but- romantic relationships.
Ever heard the phrase "All is fair in love and war... and webcomics" ?. You may not like the implied meaning, yet there is very little doubt that whoever coined this in the first place had ample experience to back his claim up, except for the webcomic part.
Border Reiver:
Mr. Hodges has it right - respect is earned, not an entitlement.
Some respect is simply earned as a result of being a human being, but not all. It has been my experience that those who demand respect, often don't deserve it. Many of those who do not show respect often have none for themselves either.
Overkillengine:
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--- Quote from: Overkillengine on 11 Jan 2012, 04:23 ---Nice assumption as to my meaning, but no.
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I'm sorry if I am misinterpreting you; I took your meaning from this:
--- Quote from: Overkillengine on 11 Jan 2012, 03:18 ---"Treat me with respect or I walk away"
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which seems consistent with some of your other posts.
One could say that walking away is not respecting the other party by not first trying to find out why they are doing what they do.
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In the scope of the example I am applying my statement to, Marten has already called and left messages. That was the attempt to find out. She hasn't clarified. In a week. Granted, grandma could be dying/dead, but at some point during that week there was 30 seconds to spare to at least say, "Hey, sorry haven't called back, talk to you when I get chance."
Now, if she is in another state with a dead phone that has her only copy of Marten's number- that is a damn good reason for not replying. Probably one of the few.
I've been in situations where someone's stated course and actions didn't exactly match in a sensible way. I usually politely ask for clarification (or observe further). Now, if they get rude with me for making the effort to educate myself....then it's time to remind them of the social contract they just violated by being a prick right back. (within constructive bounds if possible; there is a certain technique needed to hold that mirror up to people.)
--- Quote from: Border Reiver on 11 Jan 2012, 04:47 ---Mr. Hodges has it right - respect is earned, not an entitlement.
Some respect is simply earned as a result of being a human being, but not all. It has been my experience that those who demand respect, often don't deserve it. Many of those who do not show respect often have none for themselves either.
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There is a fine line between petulantly demanding unearned respect, and rightfully demanding to not be disrespected when you haven't done anything to warrant it.
EcoReck:
Is that Raven or Dora? The Lipstick and hairstyle is confusing me :psyduck:
suzername:
--- Quote from: EcoReck on 11 Jan 2012, 04:52 ---Is that Raven or Dora? The Lipstick and hairstyle is confusing me :psyduck:
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Pretty sure it's Dora, she has gages and I don't think Raven has those.
I think Dora saying the "passive aggressive" comment makes sense - look how their relationship went. She probably views his "everything is fine, I'm not going to do anything for my own good" as very reminiscent of how their relationship ended - he couldn't actually say what Dora's faults were and being assertive, so she had to break it off. He's not straight up telling Padma whats wrong (and I think it is completely wrong to break something off without a reason, it's cruel) and instead is just avoiding it, causing himself more harm. If he sees Padma again after this, he may very well act passive aggressive towards her and Dora might be seeing this potential.
She could also mean it (how i first interpreted it) that he's being passive aggressive to HIMSELF - he's treating his feelings like they don't matter when he obviously cares. :psyduck:
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