why are some people so critical

[duroz]

Athiest big-wig

Fortunately, I lack the ungodly hairpiece to qualify for that.

Probably a good thing you're lacking that hairpiece.
In the unlikely event you are tranquilized, duct taped, and dragged into (a) church, and should either falcon9 or church burst into flames, the hairpiece would be instant toast.
 

I know this is NOT contributing to this topic in a meaningful way, but that almost had my coffee coming out by way of my nostrils.... Thanks, duroz! 

HEY, jordandog.....I would say you're welcome, but as I nearly made you waste your morning beverage (not to mention being hard on the nose), I won't.

At any rate.....if I was able to make one person get a laugh out of this (& get my stupid humor)....it's all worth it!

So, Thank YOU, jordandog  !!

[LAkathi]

It is true that some people are always critical. However do not let these few miserable people pull you down to their level.  I do my best to avoid them, and if I can not, I let what they have to say go in one ear and out the other. I tend to feel sorry for them, they must be ,a very miserable person to never see the good in most things.

[natashaspy]

some people only ever feel good about themselves when others feel bad around them

[JediJohnnie]

some people only ever feel good about themselves when others feel bad around them

Too true.As they say "Misery loves company."Some people aren't happy and can't be happy until they drag someone down to their level.

[hipriestess4u]

if falcon wants proof he need only look in the mirror.  But he better be prepared to be shocked

[falcon9]

If you think about it the internet has seemed to bring out all the rudeness in folks. I have learned to just tune out people that bable rudeness and hate.

I find your criticism of people that disagree with you, (not with argument), to be judgementally rude babbling, (just to place additional emphasis on the meta-concept of criticism).

[falcon9]

some people only ever feel good about themselves when others feel bad around them

Too true.As they say "Misery loves company."Some people aren't happy and can't be happy until they drag someone down to their level.

Conversely, the criticism/judgement can have an entirely different purpose than the speculated one.  In this particular instance, it has nothing whatsoever to do with either dragging others down or, descending to their level of hypocrisy.

[falcon9]

if falcon wants proof he need only look in the mirror.  But he better be prepared to be shocked

Proof of what, exactly?  I am my own worse critic; none of these superficial speculations even come close to the degree to which I question any internal assumptions I may develop.  Keeping in mind that not all criticism is 'negative', such questioning challenges one to learn and grow.  Whereas not questions assumptions, (including one's own), leads to self-delusion.

[duroz]

Keeping in mind that not all criticism is 'negative', such questioning challenges one to learn and grow.

See, THIS is what I just don't get.....
Why does NO-ONE (or NUMEROUS FC members, anyway) REALIZE this?

Why don't people UNDERSTAND that questions, challenges, (and yes, even criticism) work to stimulate our brains, and make us think; We may consider things that we hadn't before, look at a topic we're discussing from a different point of view, and/or come up with new ideas. 

Thinking is GOOD.  How do people not see this, and enjoy the benefit that these "nudges" to their brains (questions or challenges) provide, getting the thinking process rolling again....??
             

[falcon9]

Keeping in mind that not all criticism is 'negative', such questioning challenges one to learn and grow.

See, THIS is what I just don't get.....
Why does NO-ONE (or NUMEROUS FC members, anyway) REALIZE this?

Why don't people UNDERSTAND that questions, challenges, (and yes, even criticism) work to stimulate our brains, and make us think; We may consider things that we hadn't before, look at a topic we're discussing from a different point of view, and/or come up with new ideas. 

Thinking is GOOD.  How do people not see this, and enjoy the benefit that these "nudges" to their brains (questions or challenges) provide, getting the thinking process rolling again....??
             

One could speculate that too many are either unwilling, unable or too lazy to do so.  It's a good thing that this does not apply to everyone, otherwise we'd still be living in caves instead of using computers to complain about other's challenging people to question/learn.

[momdileo]

Ok someone help me understand.  I cashout 43.25. Now today I check my account and it saids 39.52. Why did they take money away from me. Thats not far.. Someone please help and has this happened to anyone else.

[falcon9]

Ok someone help me understand.  I cashout 43.25. Now today I check my account and it saids 39.52. Why did they take money away from me. Thats not far.. Someone please help and has this happened to anyone else.

Check your My Account on the main FC page.  Scroll down to "Offers credited to your account" and see if any pending credits were revoked to account for the difference paid.  If so, the reasons why will vary, (between offers pending completion at the sponsor's end to those at your end).

[davidh121]

As to the OP's initial question some people are very passionate about certain things.  This is sometimes the reason I try to avoid certain topics with people, including politics and religion. I'm sure there are specific things that will push my buttons.

[acurtsinger2]

FOR THOSE WHO BELIEVE, NO PROOF IS NEEDED,   FOR THOSE WHO DONT, THERE IS NEVER ENOUGH

[falcon9]

FOR THOSE WHO BELIEVE, NO PROOF IS NEEDED

That essentially epitomizes 'blind faith', (belief without evidence).

   

FOR THOSE WHO DONT, THERE IS NEVER ENOUGH

Zero evidence is insufficient and 'belief' would be unncessary were than any evidence.  Consequently, there seems to be an implict requirement of blind faith in religious beliefs, (specifically in NOT having substantive evidence).