OK . Last year I made a new years resolution not to get myself wound up by comments made to me, or about me on internet discussion forums. For the most part I have managed to do this. I have realised that these comments are often just personal opinions expressed by others who are entitled to that opinion and i shouldn't be too precious or protective when often no real malice is intended. The addition of emoticons does go someway to diffusing potential arguments , however the sooner somebody designs a better and more obvious 'tongue in Cheek' emoticon the better, a wink doesn't always suffice. OK for this year my internet discussion forum New Years resolution is to not get involved in any Political or 'World news/Topical discussions. As long as i keep gettingt paid for the honest days work that i do and the Government doesn't take too much of my hard earned from me then I'm [I]reasonably[/I] happy. I am not really that politically orientated and so will try really hard to keep my nose and my big mouth shut regarding these political arguments and discussions that seem to be cropping up all over the place these days. It is obvious that some folk get an immense sense of pleasure from jousting at the dispatch box or speakers corner, and demonstrating to all, their wide ranging knowledge of such subjects. I often suspect though that not all of these discussions are started with good intention, incitement to start a flame war being too much of a drug for some. It is very apparent that not all socialists are actually sociable and not all tree huggers actually hug tree's. Look see, i can't help myself. I [I]genuinely[/I] started this thread with the intention of basically say I would only involve myself in Music or Hi-Fi related discussions next year and then wen't and made some vaguely and mildly political statements. Is there any hope for me to keep my mouth shut. OK so thats mine. Hi-Fi and Music only next year. Make sure you remind me of this if you see me stray.
