RE: Forgiveness and understanding are more important than flagging
One of the things I most appreciated about this platform was the mature conversations that I found possible that I hadn't seen elsewhere. As a Catholic, I expected to be a little ostracized, but instead, while I haven't really engaged in much that's been particularly controversial, I really have felt that the freedom to really talk here was special.
It's my hope it stays that way or at least grows in that direction. It's so important to be able to talk about things that actually matter--most people don't understand that the polarization only grows otherwise, and the people you disagree with end up moving even further in the direction you hate.
Not sure about the flagging on this one specifically, but I do appreciate your thought process (as usual! I've missed a lot of your posts lately, but this makes me want to go ands catch up!). :)
I agree, I think it is extremely important to hear other views on the manners and not hate just because people disagree. If we only hang out with people who always agree no one will ever change their ideals and that leads to some pretty crazy actions (always stoking the fire). Thank you for your honesty on the issue, you are right, i may have gone a bit over the top but i think it is important to protect my followers and friends on steemit from getting harassed on my page for sharing their opinion. I am happy to say that everything has since been resolved in a mature manner, and i have removed all flags and am trying my best to help him get his profile points back, he actually seems like a good person who I may have really gotten along with if we started off on a different post. I guess this kind of thing happens on sensitive subjects like this one. :/
When I said I wasn't sure, I really meant it as neutral rather than disapproving! I just really meant I wasn't sure lol.
But honestly: that is awesome that it unfolded that way. That this kind of thing is possible says a lot about Steemit--reasonableness really can win. And now you've made a buddy, and many people have been influenced to be reasonable as well. Good work!