"If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all" is good advice, but it shouldn't be a solid rule to follow always. There are some circumstances where you have to be an asshole to get through to someone.
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I definitely know what you mean, but, upon introspection, I can think of no situation in my life where being an asshole has gotten through to anyone. Often times the people who need such correction are so set in their ways, your words, no matter how harsh, will have no effect on them. Better to let life teach them the harsh lessons and be there to lift them up when they inevitably hit bottom."If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all" is good advice, but it shouldn't be a solid rule to follow always. There are some circumstances where you have to be an asshole to get through to someone.
I had a friend who was consumed by depression, so much so that being nice wouldn't get through to them. They needed a rough slap, so to speak, to get them to start improving. So there are some situations, but they're not always obvious or frequent.I definitely know what you mean, but, upon introspection, I can think of no situation in my life where being an asshole has gotten through to anyone. Often times the people who need such correction are so set in their ways, your words, no matter how harsh, will have no effect on them. Better to let life teach them the harsh lessons and be there to lift them up when they inevitably hit bottom.
That's... A fact? Not an opinionThe "Last Seen" tag on profiles exists. Like, at all.
You wouldn't know that watching some of the people round here XDThat's... A fact? Not an opinion
This ^^ ?If the only thing you have to contribute to a conversation is “This,” don’t say anything at all. I’m sure the conversation will survive without your glorious contribution.
People are celebrating someone's death? Good gracious.If you're celebrating John McCain's death, I have absolutely no respect for you.
Yep! Im disappointed, but not surprised. I don't know how anyone can do this and claim to have the moral high ground.People are celebrating someone's death? Good gracious.
People celebrated TotalBiscuit's death. There are always people who'll be happy someone died.People are celebrating someone's death? Good gracious.
And they're all disgusting.People celebrated TotalBiscuit's death. There are always people who'll be happy someone died.
Jar-jar Binks was the best thing about the Phantom Menace.