The Person Behind The Screen

Hello! This is SilverDawn, to post on The Person Behind The Screen. 

You may be wondering what I mean by that. Fair point. :)

You can't see the person behind the screen. You can't see whoever you're interacting with on the computer. No, this post isn't about stalkers, it's about kindness. 

Imagining two people were on Animal Jam (using AJ as an example) and one of them was typing slowly. It would be mean for the other one to accuse the slower of being a slow typist, because they can't see the person behind the screen. 

This person may have been much younger than you thought. Or they may have finger problems, or slow-registering problems. You don't know. So you can't judge them for typing slowly. 

Also, you have to watch what you say on the computer. Other people can't hear your tone, so you have to speak (well, type actually :b) mindfully. 

There are more examples, but I'll leave this at this. For now, anyway. :)

Friendship

Hi!  Leafa here with a post on Friendship.  This has been mentioned in many posts, but I thought I'd write a post with the official topic of friendship ^.^ If that makes any sense...

I hope you don't mind, FrostWolf, but I'm going to borrow your quote:

              Another friendship quote I like--

A friend is someone who understand your past, believes in your future, and accepts you today just the way you are. ~Anonymous

Friendship is where you have deep respect and good will towards another--it's hard to explain; you might have respect and good will towards an acquaintance, but with a true friend you should feel compassion, respect and good will.  You should expect the best from your friend and give them your best.  If they don't fulfill your standards--you decide what happens: a) Don't become friends with them (but that's rather for extreme cases) b) Help them reach your standards c) Leave them the way they are. 

You should be respectful and kind to your friends; and acquaintances/strangers too, of course.  But let's not veer off the topic, shall we?

You need to be worth your friend's friendship.  It doesn't matter if you can't give them presents for their birthday or Christmas.  It doesn't matter that they didn't send you a gift.  If you're really friends, it doesn't depend on material matters like gift-giving.

Also, you should be truthful at all times to your friend--unless it will cause something harmful.  Take a look at this post on Truth by me.  Your friend won't like it if you don't trust them enough to tell the truth; and in return, would you like it if your friend lied to you? 

All of this is true in vice versa.  Your friend should expect the best from you and give you their all; should be respectful, kind, and truthful.

I hope that was a mostly sufficient post on friendship!

 

Respect ^.^

This is Leafa, posting on Respect.  I noticed the label Respect in the "Lessons" spot and clicked on it.  FrostWolf has "Respecting Nature" down, but I think I'll post on the value of respect itself.

Respect is where you honor somebody, like I honor their opinions can be transformed to "I respect their opinions."  Of course, honor is different, like a higher, more intense level of respect, but they're similar.

Respect is an excellent thing.  Having respect for another's values and traditions will win your traditions respect from that person.  It is good to respect your parents, the rest of your family, extended family, friends, teachers, and elders.  If you have respect for your teachers, you're more likely to win their good will and that good will can give you better education because the teacher will like you.  You should have respect for your elders because they are far wiser and more knowledgeable than you.

Have respect for your parents because they a) clothe you b) feed you c) educate you d) birthed you
e) they love you f) they respect you g) they give you presents h) they take you on trips i) they give you a home j) they let you go on the Internet and see this lesson k) they teach you manners l) they teach you respect m) they work hard to get money so you don't go into the poorhouse n) they try to ensure you have friends  o) they do some of your chores  p) they get a ton of luxuries for you q) they understand you r) they stand you.  The list goes to z and beyond that.

Respect your siblings, also.  If you don't respect them, it's not likely they will respect you, and thus you're more likely to be called names and be teased by them.

Have respect for your friends because they have deigned to be friends with you.  But I used deigned figuratively, because if they deigned to be friends they're probably not going to be the best friends xD.  But if those friends are nice, you ought to respect them and their values.  If they have peculiar traditions, respect those, too.

And, of course, have respect for your extended family because they are your family, and your parents want you to respect them.  Also, your extended family will want to like you and will want to respect you; if, of course, you like and respect them.

 

Respect for Nature! :>

Hello, all! This is Frosty! I am going to be posting on. . .

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Respecting Nature

God made every living thing on this earth, so how could we even think about hurting or disrespecting it? When people just kick around animals, and cut down trees for NO reason at ALL, it’s kinda’ like disrespecting God. See, if you like –I don’t know- drew all over a statue that someone made, it would be like doing it to the artist, and the artist that made all of us, and everything around us, is God. 

 I am SURE this is how the wildlife feels! My favorite is the one the squirrel is holding up! Lol! "I'm bitter about Litter" >:D And I AM TO!!

Have a great day!