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Hello folks,

On at least some level, we human beings all seem capable to deliver, partake, and/or practice in these things.

While some tend to display these things more often, in larger doses, and on wider scales, it seems to appear within and around the entire human race (both past and present)

If we were able to be neutral and remove these 'masks', what do you think we would find and/or see beneath them?

Your thoughts/opinions?

Thanks and peace,
Ceeboo

What do you suppose the evolutionary purpose of such emotions is? Anger serves as protection, probably. And as a motivator to self protection. Vitriol a kind of defence, looking for weapons to protect oneself. Angst is fear, essentially, isn't it. Also important for self protection.

I speaking from a primary evolutionary standpoint. They must serve a purpose. Is that a good place to start?

Are you suggesting that anger, vitriol, and angst are undesirable emotions which ought to be done away with?

Ceeboo wrote:Hello folks,

On at least some level, we human beings all seem capable to deliver, partake, and/or practice in these things.

While some tend to display these things more often, in larger doses, and on wider scales, it seems to appear within and around the entire human race (both past and present)

If we were able to be neutral and remove these 'masks', what do you think we would find and/or see beneath them?

Your thoughts/opinions?

Thanks and peace,
Ceeboo

I have always maintained that we all have more in common than we have differences. That is why it really hurts me that we can't all find a way to get along. We all tend to strike out when we feel ourselves or those we care about are in danger. That was why Jersey Girl spoke out on the whole Darrick issue, and was banned for it. That is why I lashed out, and ended up stepping down as Mod.

We are all human. We all have families, friends, people we care about, and people who care about us. I think it would be wise for all of us to remember that as we participate on these boards.

Ceeboo wrote:Hello folks,

On at least some level, we human beings all seem capable to deliver, partake, and/or practice in these things.

While some tend to display these things more often, in larger doses, and on wider scales, it seems to appear within and around the entire human race (both past and present)

If we were able to be neutral and remove these 'masks', what do you think we would find and/or see beneath them?

Your thoughts/opinions?

Thanks and peace,
Ceeboo

Stepford Wives.

liz3564 wrote:

Ceeboo wrote:Hello folks,

On at least some level, we human beings all seem capable to deliver, partake, and/or practice in these things.

While some tend to display these things more often, in larger doses, and on wider scales, it seems to appear within and around the entire human race (both past and present)

If we were able to be neutral and remove these 'masks', what do you think we would find and/or see beneath them?

Your thoughts/opinions?

Thanks and peace,
Ceeboo

I have always maintained that we all have more in common than we have differences. That is why it really hurts me that we can't all find a way to get along. We all tend to strike out when we feel ourselves or those we care about are in danger. That was why Jersey Girl spoke out on the whole Darrick issue, and was banned for it. That is why I lashed out, and ended up stepping down as Mod.

We are all human. We all have families, friends, people we care about, and people who care about us. I think it would be wise for all of us to remember that as we participate on these boards.

I think the best thing for each of us to do now would be to take steps to repeat these wise counsels to those we regard as our particular friends in the online world of this board.

I'm more familiar with the human tendancy to have an angry face behind a happy mask.

Hey Toronto

LDSToronto wrote:Are you suggesting that anger, vitriol, and angst are undesirable emotions which ought to be done away with?

No, I was "suggesting" no such thing.
Why would you "suggest" that I was?

As I thought the OP clearly stated, I was asking for opinions/thoughts about what we might see/find if we were able to look beneath these things.

Peace,
Ceeboo

Edited to correct the spelling of "stated"

Hey Zeeezer

zeezrom wrote:I'm more familiar with the human tendancy to have an angry face behind a happy mask.

Interesting!

Yea, clearly, this should be given some thought and consideration too.

Thanks!

Peace,
Ceeboo

Ceeboo wrote:Hey Toronto

LDSToronto wrote:Are you suggesting that anger, vitriol, and angst are undesirable emotions which ought to be done away with?

No, I was "suggesting" no such thing.
Why would you "suggest" that I was?

As I thought the OP clearly staed, I was asking for opinions/thoughts about what we might see/find if we were able to look beneath these things.

Peace,
Ceeboo

We would see frailty, insecurity and doubt.