topic Re: Do you take everything at face value? in Community Chat

Do you take everything at face value?

Mominohio — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 18:46:21 GMT

I have noticed on these boards, that some people chastise others who question or are skeptical about posts that on the surface seem to be about something good or helpful or kind.

There is a thread about submitting pictures of hotel rooms you stay in, to help stop human trafficking.

A few people step up and say, 'hold on, this could be less than honorable, and I have some reservations'.

Others come on and shame them for being cautious.

I see this often. Some people voice concern, caution, questioning about something, and others just have a 'smh' attitude about that behavior.

So my question is, should we all just jump on any bandwagon that seems good/helpful/honorable, or should we step back, be a little skeptical, and make a more calculated decision?

I'm in the skeptical camp. And for me, it came with age and experience. I'm a 'rather be safe than sorry' kind of person. Things aren't always what the seem to be on the surface, and it can be dangerous to just take things at face value, without some further inquiry.

Re: Do you take everything at face value?

deepwaterdotter — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 18:58:26 GMT

I do until credible evidence gives me reasonable doubt.

Re: Do you take everything at face value?

missy1 — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 19:01:31 GMT

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Moonchilde — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 19:02:08 GMT

I'm a skeptic by nature - years lived/experienced and analytical though processes.

Whether I believe what someone posted that they obtained elsewhere depends upon my common sense and what I can google, if it's worth googling.

Whether I believe what someone relates as a personal experience or situation they are relating depends upon whether they appear to be a not-new "new" poster, the types of posts they routinely make/start if they are not a new poster, i.e. is there a pattern; whether they appear to have an agenda, and yep - my common sense. We hear what any poster wants us to hear - as is often said, one side of the story.

There do appear to be a fair number of posters (and I'm not referencing the previously mentioned thread) who would either seem to be very gullible, or are pot-stirrers. I'm skeptical of both.

Does this mean I never believe anyone? Of course not. But I do NOT take much of what is posted here at face value - and the OP and I are not alone in that.

Re: Do you take everything at face value?

Say Nay — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 19:04:17 GMT

Old/er people tend not to believe things even after they are given the facts.

Re: Do you take everything at face value?

Zhills — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 19:09:26 GMT

@The Monkey on My Back wrote:
Old/er people tend not to believe things even after they are given the facts.

Unfair judgement here! Many OLDER people are very knowledgeable and know how to find out the "facts". Age doesn't make anyone less intelligent!

Re: Do you take everything at face value?

Moonchilde — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 19:09:46 GMT

@The Monkey on My Back wrote:
Old/er people tend not to believe things even after they are given the facts.

And pretty much everyone, of all ages, loses respect for those who holler for mama to make it all go 'way when things don't go the way they want.

Re: Do you take everything at face value?

Plaid Pants2 — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 19:11:07 GMT

@Moonchilde wrote:
@The Monkey on My Back wrote:
Old/er people tend not to believe things even after they are given the facts.

And pretty much everyone, of all ages, loses respect for those who holler for mama to make it all go 'way when things don't go the way they want.

*LOL* ^ THIS!!!!!!!!!

Re: Do you take everything at face value?

Moonchilde — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 19:11:18 GMT

@Zhills wrote:
@The Monkey on My Back wrote:
Old/er people tend not to believe things even after they are given the facts.
Unfair judgement here! Many OLDER people are very knowledgeable and know how to find out the "facts". Age doesn't make anyone less intelligent!

It isn't even a judgment, it's just a stone thrown by someone who can't hack it in the playground.

Re: Do you take everything at face value?

Say Nay — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 19:11:37 GMT

@Moonchilde wrote:
@The Monkey on My Back wrote:
Old/er people tend not to believe things even after they are given the facts.

And pretty much everyone, of all ages, loses respect for those who holler for mama to make it all go 'way when things don't go the way they want.

If you're referring to the other thread I requested it to be removed because it could have harmed someone who did not read the entire thread and used the app. I would never want that to happen.

Re: Do you take everything at face value?

Plaid Pants2 — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 19:12:32 GMT

Sure.

Uh-huh.

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Moonchilde — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 19:14:18 GMT

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Say Nay — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 19:17:14 GMT

I guess you all showed me.

LOL

Re: Do you take everything at face value?

Say Nay — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 19:18:28 GMT

@Zhills wrote:
@The Monkey on My Back wrote:
Old/er people tend not to believe things even after they are given the facts.
Unfair judgement here! Many OLDER people are very knowledgeable and know how to find out the "facts". Age doesn't make anyone less intelligent!

I agree. My apologies.

I know this thread was started in direct response to my thread. I should have just ignored it.

Re: Do you take everything at face value?

Citrine1 — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 19:25:33 GMT

Hahaha Oh boy. Once again I'm a day late and a dollar short. I have no idea what this or "the other thread" is about. Sigh

Re: Do you take everything at face value?

Mominohio — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 19:32:56 GMT

@The Monkey on My Back wrote:
@Zhills wrote:
@The Monkey on My Back wrote:
Old/er people tend not to believe things even after they are given the facts.
Unfair judgement here! Many OLDER people are very knowledgeable and know how to find out the "facts". Age doesn't make anyone less intelligent!
I agree. My apologies.

I know this thread was started in direct response to my thread. I should have just ignored it.

Since I'm the one who started this thread, I think I can answer why it was started.

Your thread did give me the idea, but it is in reference to just about any topic that comes up be it vaccines, how much to give for a graduation gift, the validity of global warming etc. and some people step back and say there might be more to the story, or those facts can be disputed with other facts.

Someone always comes on (or several someone's) and has to shake their head, or call someone a science denier, or claim they aren't smart enough to understand the topic, just because they don't buy into the program offered in the OP.

Rather that just argue their side of the issue, they find fault because somone doubts/questions/denies their information.

Re: Do you take everything at face value?

sidsmom — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 19:36:05 GMT

@Citrine1 wrote:
Hahaha Oh boy. Once again I'm a day late and a dollar short. I have no idea what this or "the other thread" is about. Sigh

Oops.

Me too..on most days.

But this time, I have a feeling my 'concerning' response caused a firestorm of sorts...and I didn't have a chance to read anything post my response before it was deleted. Shoo.

Re: Do you take everything at face value?

Mominohio — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 19:37:24 GMT

@The Monkey on My Back wrote:
@Moonchilde wrote:
@The Monkey on My Back wrote:
Old/er people tend not to believe things even after they are given the facts.

And pretty much everyone, of all ages, loses respect for those who holler for mama to make it all go 'way when things don't go the way they want.
If you're referring to the other thread I requested it to be removed because it could have harmed someone who did not read the entire thread and used the app. I would never want that to happen.

I must have missed something at the end. Can anyone tell me how this went from a really good idea, to someone could get harmed?

You mean that skepticism actually got through to someone? Or did something else happen?

Re: Do you take everything at face value?

Say Nay — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 19:38:56 GMT

@Mominohio wrote:
@The Monkey on My Back wrote:
@Zhills wrote:
@The Monkey on My Back wrote:
Old/er people tend not to believe things even after they are given the facts.
Unfair judgement here! Many OLDER people are very knowledgeable and know how to find out the "facts". Age doesn't make anyone less intelligent!
I agree. My apologies.

I know this thread was started in direct response to my thread. I should have just ignored it.

Since I'm the one who started the thread, I think I can answer why it was started.

Your thread did give me the idea, but it is in reference to just about any topic that comes up be it vaccines, how much to give for a graduation gift, the validity of global warming etc. and some people step back and say there might be more to the story, or those facts can be disputed with other facts.

Someone always comes on (or several someone's) and has to shake their head, or call someone a science denier, or claim they aren't smart enough to understand the topic, just because they don't buy into the program offered in the OP.

Rather that just argue their side of the issue, they find fault because somone doubts/questions/denies their information.

I understand what you're saying. Justified or not I think happens because it's not just a random news story but an event on a very personal level. It surrounds something "we" are willing to battle long and hard over. And it's hard to not to make or take it personal.

Re: Do you take everything at face value?

proudlyfromNJ — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 19:41:04 GMT

Didnt see the thread in question, but if someone has a different opinion on vaccines or graduation gifts,etc it is not a good thing?

Or the way they disagree is not a good thing? Or they all should agree? Everyone here will have different ideas, values and opinions on each and every subject here.