Saying "she or he deserves it"

Junebug54 · ‎03-09-2010

That statement grates on my nerves. Why does someone deserve "it" more than anyone else? I've heard that mentioned on occasion especially regarding Lisa Robertson. Why is she more deserving than others?

ECBG · ‎01-08-2011

I think of someone "deserving something" as a value judgement. Society often values and rewards those that go the extra mile, at times putting themselves at discomfort or in peril.

GingerHead · ‎03-10-2010

I think it depends on the manner in which it's used too (he or she "deserves" something good or bad). I can see it used in the context of Karma…or you reap what you sow kinda thing and I believe in those things for the most part. Of course it doesn’t always happen like that but I like the thought and find it comforting. I don’t know if this is what you mean necessarily....

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jubilant · ‎06-10-2010

"People who constantly speak negatively about others may be displaying behaviors associated with gossip, envy, low self-esteem, insecurity, or a need for validation. Psychologically, this behavior can be linked to feelings of inadequacy, a desire to feel superior, or a lack of empathy".

I read this online and it explained "to a tee" how I feel about this subject.

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

@Junebug54 wrote:
That statement grates on my nerves. Why does someone deserve "it" more than anyone else? I've heard that mentioned on occasion especially regarding Lisa Robertson. Why is she more deserving than others?

i dont think saying someone deserves "something" means that they are more deserving than others. it would really depend upon the situation, wouldnt it? did anyone say that LR deserved "something" more than others?

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sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

@jubilant wrote:
"People who constantly speak negatively about others may be displaying behaviors associated with gossip, envy, low self-esteem, insecurity, or a need for validation. Psychologically, this behavior can be linked to feelings of inadequacy, a desire to feel superior, or a lack of empathy".

I read this online and it explained "to a tee" how I feel about this subject.

@jubilant

i LIKE that a lot!

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"The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing." - Albert Einstein

persiflage · ‎02-16-2014

A phrase like that doesn't mean that someone else is not deserving, it's just an assessment by someone that a particular person is deserving. If I say someone is beautiful it doesn't mean someone else isn't. If someone states they love pink roses it isn't the same as saying that they don't love red roses.

GingerHead · ‎03-10-2010

What's happening here? I'm lost as usual.....Something clandestine is going on....I think.... but I am kinda slow. Please look away if I'm wrong.haha

....just look away

"We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals" -Immanuel Kant

"Once you have had a wonderful Dog, a life without one, is a life diminished"-Dean Koontz

hopi · ‎03-09-2010

It's not that deep...

they are acknowleding that person with a positve statement about their life

hopi · ‎03-09-2010

@GingerHead wrote:
What's happening here? I'm lost as usual.....Something clandestine is going on here....I think.... but I am kinda slow. Please look away if I'm wrong.haha

....just look away

@GingerHead

Your not lost
Sometimes it can be petty and ignorant around here.
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