IMO, this is actually very interesting...
...and worth discussing, despite my recent commentary.Originally Posted by Y33TREKker
The article essentially defines 'cliques' as groups of generically like minded people that
act alike, think alike, dress alike etc...and parlays that into the "mob mentality" sphere
that you are so fond of accusing your detractors of falling victim to.
And, IMO.. rightly advances the opinion that this type of behavior "retards" ( not a word I approve of) growth.
So yea, I agree... the sentiment of this article you hang your hat on is very valid.
The problem is, and where your hypothesis falls apart...
...nothing could be further removed from the truth relative to people here.
You have been censured by individuals that encompass :-
Staunch Republicans, AND Staunch Democrats
Life long NRA'ers, and life long gun haters.
Confirmed religious people, and confirmed atheist and agnostics.
Pro Choice and Pro Life
Climate change believers and Climate change refuters
Pro ACA and radically anti ACA.
Pro gay marriage, and VERY anti gay marriage.
members who donate, and members that dont
McDonalds lovers, and Burger king lovers.
Miley fans, Miley haters !!
....etc etc!
I think you get the drift.
The fact is, even though the VX brings us all together in ONE love..
...we are in reality a VERY diverse and eclectic group of people.
Personally, its one of the MAIN reasons I enjoy the friendship of many here.
They do have very different stances on many aspects of life, compared to mine.
And we do push each other to question our views ...
I say that as fact, having had NUMEROUS discussion re politics/abortion/guns etc
with many members, and many that are also chastising you here.
We are IN NO WAY 'retarded' in our growth ....
In fact I would suggest that the cross meeting/interacting of such a diverse group....
......has led to the exact opposite.
I know it has for me and I know others have voiced the very same.
You are not being "attacked' by a mob or clique of typically like minded people....
What you are seeing is nothing more than a consensus of opinion from a very diverse group of individuals...
..... that happen to agree on this issue.
Jo
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