I don't have a problem really with the political divide here. I've noticed that in the outside world I mostly meet people who think much like I do (generally speaking), those that disagree with me (again generally), and then there are the apathetic majority that don't seem to care what we all type for hours about. Here there are frequent clashes of ideology that are just inherent with all human expression.
However my real complaint is that there are certain members here that occupy rather extreme positions or at least outspoken ones that rather than make honest and polite conversation, instead snipe at those who's views they disagree with. Often the answer to a lengthy reply is a brief quip that seeks to belittle the man's ideas without even considering the substance of them. That is why I don't often post here. I really don't have the energy to pursue a discussion where I have to put up with people who argue against my ideas and the ideas of others with dismissive arrogant quips.
It isn't ideology or belief that I struggle with. I have some very rewarding discussions with friends who have polar opposite views. Its the amazing immaturity however that I see in some very aged and allegedly learned individuals that can't spare the courtesie that they would show any man in real life. It is regreatable, since I don't see how you can really change that. It is the disdain between sides that is really acidic; the substitution of rational logical thought for venom that makes me mostly leave this place be.
EDIT. Oh and for a brilliant satire of the differences between the interet and reality check out this Red vs Blue "Public Service Announcement".
The bit about political discussion is most a propos.
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