Etiquette



DP Etiquette

First rule: Don't be a jackass. Most people are good.

Other rules: Do not attack or insult people you disagree with. Engage with facts, logic and beliefs. Out of respect for others, please provide some sources for the facts and truths you rely on if you are asked for that. If emotion is getting out of hand, get it back in hand. To limit dehumanizing people, don't call people or whole groups of people disrespectful names, e.g., stupid, dumb or liar. Insulting people is counterproductive to rational discussion. Insult makes people angry and defensive. All points of view are welcome, right, center, left and elsewhere. Just disagree, but don't be belligerent or reject inconvenient facts, truths or defensible reasoning.

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Politics at Christmas Time.

 Advisable or not? Let's ask AI :


Why Christmas Might Be a Good Time to Drop Politics

Focus on Togetherness and Peace

Avoid Conflict

Prioritize Relationships

Why Christmas Might Be a Better Time to Bring Up Politics

 Family gatherings provide a rare opportunity to have face-to-face conversations

 If your family generally shares similar values, discussing how current politics affect those values might serve as a positive and unifying conversation about community and the future

 Some view every opportunity to discuss civic matters as important, believing that open dialogue is necessary for a healthy democracy, even during Christmas


I like both arguments. You can't ignore politics just because it's Christmas but it could damage the Christmas mood if too focused on politics.

So, what does SNOWFLAKE say?

Buh Humbug at bringing up politics during Christmas!




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