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I don't understand why so many on here are a-holes when someone has differing opinions than them. Why does there need to be name calling, arguing, and the questioning of integrity among other things? Everyone is unique and has different views but we all have one thing in common. We are all drag racing fans. I really enjoy this site and enjoy reading what most of you have to say but it has been, for the most part, a steaming pile of dung with all of the bickering the past two weeks. I'm tired of reading it. I'm sure that some genius will point out to me that if I don't like it I don't have to read it but it's just getting old. Everyone please just chill out, think before you type and show some respect toward others. You have to give it before you get it. Let's go racing.

(...and that, my friends, is my opinion. Yours may vary. :D)

Rock on.
 
That's some sound advice. I think part of the problem is the times in which we live. Turn on just about any television or radio opinion program and you'll find plenty of examples of people going at it tooth and nail. It's not enough to merely disagree; opposing opinions must shredded and the one holding those opinions must be discredited and humiliated. Many of us who post on message boards (and I don't exclude myself) undoubtedly just imitate what we see happening in our culture.

But you make a good point and I agree with it.
 
very well said dave, ive been personally attacked many times when i mention my personal dis-pleasure with team shumacher, so many on here love the team, but at the end of the day, i respect that team just as much as any team, hell there great. but i have my favorites, just like my favorite brand of car, sports team, ect ect. we should all repsect everyones favorites and stop name calling, ect great post.
 
One of life's greatest victories is learning to "agree to disagree" without a loss of respect for the other.

Heck, I even like some liberal democrats -- as people.
 
Differing opinions is what makes conversations interesting, imho.

From my perspective, topics concerning NHRA or certain teams often discourage other points of view to the point of belittling the poster.

This topic will soon be forgotten and differing opinions will again be discouraged, some by the very same people who are in full agreement now.
 
The Mater has been unreadable the last 2 weeks. The derisiveness and divisiveness of the board has been staggering to witness and has not done anyone any good. Everyone just needs to back away from the keyboard and chill for a bit.
 
Unfortunately that is part of our current culture. I am sure there are some other sports forums that make us look tame. Its everywhere on TV too. I always wanted to see some type of "Survivor" show where 10 people competed for the grand prize of $1,000,000. In the first (and only) episode, everyone shakes hands and leaves with $100,000 each w/o throwing each other under the bus. Wishful thinking. We should be able to debate issues in our sport w/o going too far with fellow "Maters". Remember its more fun to bang on the ivory tower of NHRA.
 
i dont read them , maybe some of you do, but imagine the fighting, arguing, s#&t talking, name calling that goes on on some of the message boards for nascar. nitromater must be tame compared to them.
 
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i dont read them , maybe some of you do, but imagine the fighting, arguing, s#&t talking, name calling that goes on on some of the message boards for nascar. nitromater must be tame compared to them.
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I agree. I bet an easy way to find out would be go on a NASCAR forum and brag about Kyle Busch and Toyota.
 
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Differing opinions is what makes conversations interesting, imho.

From my perspective, topics concerning NHRA or certain teams often discourage other points of view to the point of belittling the poster.

This topic will soon be forgotten and differing opinions will again be discouraged, some by the very same people who are in full agreement now.
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If people didn't compare different opinions and reasons for having them, how would we learn? A good rule I learned long ago (until I learn of a better one, LOL) is to have a reason for everything I believe. Everything has to add up. If someone can give me what I'm convinced are better reasons on any topic, I'll adapt and come over.

Wrongful personal attacking, IMO, seems to happen when someone else's reasons aren't as good as yours, they know it, but they have too much personal pride to be wrong and come over to your side. I take it as a sign that I'm probably right! The opposite of what they want you to do! Heck, it just encourages me. :D
 
i'd like to teach the world to sing, in perfect harmony....

those 60's kids knew one thing.

All you need is love.
 
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i'd like to teach the world to sing, in perfect harmony....

those 60's kids knew one thing.

All you need is love.
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They were all high on acid and some people just can't carry a tune but I'll always look forward to meeting "The Yankster" despite having opinions that are pretty much 180 degrees off. Wouldn't you say we've survived on opposite sides of the conversation more than once, Yankster?
 
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