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    WHY ARE PEOPLE SO UNKIND?

    The question was asked about the paper clip to see how many different answers I would get..

    +2  Views: 924 Answers: 15 Posted: 12 years ago
    Bob/PKB

    Don't give me that...you asked an either/or question about the paper clip. How many different answers do you seriously think you will get when you ask a question like that? Calling people UNKIND for being annoyed with you does not give you any credibility at all. I would urge anyone who wants to respond to THIS question to look at the paper clip question. "I'm going to be really dumb and then whimper when people call me on it."
    mycatsmom

    What was his/ her question about the paper clip ?
    Bob/PKB

    "Is the paper clip a natural or human made resource?"

    15 Answers

    Some questions posted here are a insult to our inteligence,maybe if you asked a more sincere question you would have received positive feedback.As for the paper clip question, which i didn't see, my answer would have been who ever invented it sure would be a rich person today.

    Bob/PKB

    THE PAPER CLIP QUESTION IS ON THE FAR SIDE OF RIDICULOUS. YOUR ASSESSMENT IS CORRECT.

    It,s part of The Conservative And Liberal democrats ruling policy to make people mean and miserable also poor and down and out

    Bob/PKB

    READ THE PAPER CLIP QUESTION.
    mycatsmom

    dunc, you're right about that.

    Life is like that there are good and bad in life and what is it about the paper clip er!!!!

    pythonlover

    Moderator
    Dessa...wanted to test out who would be nice or nasty when he/she asked a question about a paper clip.
    melandrupert

    thanks pythinlover quite didnt get the question xxx
    Bob/PKB

    I don't think so. I think this person is all butt-hurt and trying to make people feel bad. "I just wanted to see how many different answers I would get".
    This excuse isn't going to fly with me. It's thin and lame. You've seen enough obnoxious first questions to know when someone is yanking a chain. This was no test of a person's kindness. OOOH, I sound P.O.d don't I.
    That question was begging for the answers given.

    Some peopel have not been given/shown enough love and attention to enable them to reach out to others, they are just 'empty'. (Often through no fault of their own).............. lol.... I did not see the paper clip bit either!!

    Bob/PKB

    YOU NEED TO READ THE PAPER CLIP QUESTION.

    it makes them feel better about how insucure they are

    Bob/PKB

    READ THE PAPER CLIP QUESTION.

    For every unkind persons, there are two kind people, you just have to learn how to recognize them. Good people aren't generally out for attention. The unkind people are. You get where I'm going with this?

    FISH-O

    I love this answer.
    Gigantic hug.
    jhharlan

    YOU need to create a log to make into a book...
    itsmee

    (((jhharlan)))
    Bob/PKB

    READ THE PAPER CLIP QUESTION.
    jhharlan

    I've heard of it but have no idea of where to find it or about it... Can you give me a hint?
    Bob/PKB

    HI. Put your cursor on the question asker's name and when the hand appears, left click. It will take you to the home page and you can view the questions and answers for that person. Have a good day, Austin
    jhharlan

    Which person does "Paper Clip" belong to?
    Bob/PKB

    The question was asked by Dessa. People had a field day with this and Dessa got upset, so here is Dessa, laying a guilt trip on everyone. That is why I'm so disgusted. I hope everyone reads the question and the answers it generated. No one was unkind.
    jhharlan

    I found it. I answered that it held the roach of whatever she was smoking... And she go upset? Good Lord, will wonders never etc...

    it's in their heart "happiness is contemplating the misery of others"

    Bob/PKB

    READ THE PAPER CLIP QUESTION.

    Sorry, did not see your question about, Paper clip.

    There is no way to predict how any one will respond to a question . You were trying a social experiment to elicit answers . What did you expect ????? I don't think people are inherently mean . To get a better handle on this you will have to do some more experimentation before you can have a definative answer. From my experience here most answers have some degree of compassion and kindness. Some people ask questions that only require being pointed in the right direction and are dismissed as not being revelent . Why this is I dont know . We are a sum of our experiences both in what we have done and whats been done to us . Some cities and enviornments are toxic in there day to day conditions that is reflected in someones response to a question . You might want to factor in the geographical location of responders to your questions to determine whos thinking what and where . For example people in the south will respond differently to questions about dogs than those in the north ,city and country folks will vary widly in there answers as well.  My opinion is people arent mean ,they have a lot of flaws for sure . Hope this helps .   Bill

    Bob/PKB

    READ THE PAPER CLIP QUESTION.
    Bob/PKB

    READ THE PAPER CLIP QUESTION.
    itsmee

    Did I tell you my computer is working fine. I did, I know. I'm thanking you again as a gesture of kindness. : DD

    Bill: That is a great answer.

    Sometimes people don't mean to be unkind and I appologize about the paper clip thing.  I am grateful you pointed it out.


    I actually thought the question was posed for ridiculous answers.  If I made you feel bad in any way...well just poke fun at me the next question....or ten.

    Bob/PKB

    fish girl, you took this question way better than I did. My initial response, which I am still holding onto, is along the lines of "How can you call people unkind when you start out by insulting their intelligence?" Alot of poor questions get answers that sting; this one tries to turn it around and make people feel bad. I have no patience for people who don't accept the consequences for their actions.
    PS Hope you had a good weekend and got some good pots thrown!
    itsmee

    Soooo, Fish Girl? You got busted for jokin' around, eh? It happens to the best of us. Did you forget to make a smily face? : D
    FISH-O

    Itsmee; Bob/PKB later busted me on being so kind!
    itsmee

    fish girl ~ Sounds like a whole lot of bustin' goin' on. (Wish I could make music notes)
    I've heard tell that there was a man on here who made a statement and then forgot what he'd said and got in an argument with himself when you scrolled down the page. We can get very serious on here and then again ... WE CAN LAUGH.
    FISH-O

    That's really funny...and cute. I wish I had seen that.
    You are such a smile.
    Bob/PKB

    fish girl, Not trying to bust you for being kind. That's one of your virtues. Bothered me to see your goodness being taken advantage of by dessa the messa.
    FISH-O

    Bob;...Dessa the Messa... now that is funny. You are a smile and so is itsmee. I am fortunate.

    I looked at your paper clip question.  Honestly, that question was tantamount to pouring blood and guts into shark infested waters.  YOU ARE ASKING FOR A FEEDING FRENZY when you ask what amounts to a really poor question by even low standards.  I'm surprised you aren't operating on negative karma from that question.  REALLY POOR.  F-
    The people here, for the most part (and I am talking about the ones who have karma points in at least 5 digits) are fairly serious about offering advice and thought behind their answers.  Their questions have integrity.
    Sweetie, you set yourself up for and got what you deserved.  Be glad I didn't see that paper clip question fiasco before I saw this question.  I might have made the answers you did get seem kind in comparison.
    USE YOUR HEAD. YOU ARE NOT DEALING WITH IDIOTS. 

    itsmee

    Bob,
    Why did you give me a thumb down?
    I've read my responses over and can only think that you made a mistake.
    itsmee
    Bob/PKB

    You are right itsmee. I didn't want to vote anyone up or down who responded to Dessa on this unkind business. I cancelled that TD. Sorry about that!

    Just had a look at you question about the paper clip. I'm sure everyone was just having a laugh, chill out,don't take life so serious.

    Bob/PKB

    SOME QUESTIONS CAN ELICIT A TONGUE-IN-CHEEK ANSWER. SOME ARE ON THE "STOOPID" SIDE. THERE ARE ALOT OF QUALITY QUESTIONS THAT AREN'T GETTING POSTED FOR EASY ACCESS BECAUSE THERE ARE PAPER CLIP QUESTIONS CLOGGING UP THE PLACE.

    People are unkind when they've been treated unkind.


    "You've got to be taught to hate."


    We can learn to be kind when we understand.


    Paper clip?


    Good luck, Dessa

    Best ask the Indian/Australian singer Kamahl.

    it's in their heart "happiness is contemplating the misery of others"

    Bob/PKB

    read the paper clip question


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