Petition to Ban Confederate Flag from Walton County Courthouse

[Bob Wells]

Andy, is it just me or did it seem like people where more civil before the internet, email, facebook, twitter, online forums, instagram etc? Back in the day when people met in public places and spoke to each other by looking each other in the eye I think it allowed for more civility. I wonder if social media will be the end of civility...

Then you haven't ever been to a protest or watched our politicians communicate in a forum or a debate. I have debates with folks I work with all the time, they don't have to agree with me as I don't with them. I think there is enough blame to go around about this debate on this forum on both sides, but it seems to me there are only a few who put their names on what they say, which does make it easier to say what you want without the consequences.

 

[mputnal]

Thank you but I would drive a hundred miles before I go to facebook for information. I have three children and they are addicted to facebook and other social media. I would rather try to find authors like Sanderson Beck to figure it all out. And people, well they are human...

 

[mputnal]

Then you haven't ever been to a protest or watched our politicians communicate in a forum or a debate. I have debates with folks I work with all the time, they don't have to agree with me as I don't with them. I think there is enough blame to go around about this debate on this forum on both sides, but it seems to me there are only a few who put their names on what they say, which does make it easier to say what you want without the consequences.

Yes, I understand. My name is also on my post as it should be.

 

[Teresa]

Thank you but I would drive a hundred miles before I go to facebook for information. I have three children and they are addicted to facebook and other social media. I would rather try to find authors like Sanderson Beck to figure it all out. And people, well they are human...

You might like Facebook. You get to choose how to use it, set it up for your enjoyment, share photos and info, connect with friends and family. You get to decide what kind of experience you want on it. You dont have to live by it.

I like Facebook but try to keep it minimal. It has its usefulness.

 

[Teresa]

Hey, on Facebook people use their real names. And it does not matter. They will post anything. So many do not care what words they post under their name. And I'm not talking vulgarity though that's also frequent.

 

[Misty]

If you market to that demographic that's what you'll get.

Well now, that's sorta discriminatory don't ya think? I thought the beaches were for rich and poor alike. Shame on me.

 

[mputnal]

I know! I have seen more than I care to remember. I am willfully trying to forget

 

[Leader of the Banned]

I now understand why some people are afraid of being judged, at least on their intellect anyway.

 

[poppy]

Well now, that's sorta discriminatory don't ya think? I thought the beaches were for rich and poor alike. Shame on me.

Yea shame on you, you're the one who expressed concern.

 

[Jdarg]

Once again, it is the tone of some of the flag supporters that scary. And the threats. You don't see supporters of removing the flag communicating on that level. That is not being human.