What Is Hateful?

I think what makes something hateful depends on two things.

1. Delivery. If someone says, "I disagree because...." that's just a difference of opinion and isn't hateful, just different. Then, if feelings are hurt it's the fault of the hurt party. If someone says, "Are you serious??? How could you possibly think that.....? That's just stupid." Well, now that's hateful. It isn't about a difference of opinion, it's about making someone else feel small for thinking differently. The hurt feelings are the fault of the other party.

2. Content. Any kind of prejudice or slanderous comment against any group of people based on how they look, what they believe, who they love, where they live. Basically, anything that attacks at the WORTH of another person based on these things. We can believe someone is wrong in their choice, we can't make them feel less than. That's hateful. Any statement made solely to hurt or harm another is hateful.

it's their perception, J.. Some people EXPECT others to simply follow them and believe as they do...and when they encounter people who do not follow them or believe as they do - they are "haters"....

I do not believe the response was "hateful" it was well-formed and thought out. The one who takes it as a personal attack is the one who is expects people to follow them and believe them.

As to global warming? Don't believe it. The earth goes in cycles, just like our lives...it has seen an Ice Age and much more...while we need to be responsible with our planet - there are some things you just can't change and cycles are one of those things you just can't change.

If it is malice behind the reply than I would think it is hateful, how do I determine malice? I consider the source most times that is the key for me.

Hateful is this headache and the near stroke/heartattack I had watching my Rangers last night. 8 errors are you kidding me?
But I still love em. Go Rangers

A response based on fact or belief if delivered respectfully is not hateful. However, if there is an issue that you know in your heart of hearts is a fire starter with someone, it is their passion and you know they hold this belief close to their own identy and you object to or "discredit" it with your statement. Yeah. I bet they think you are hateful.
It is at these moments if you do not feel the same level of passion for an issue, to clam up or if you do have the same level of interest simply share "Sally, I know how you feel about CO2 Emissions, but I have differing views - so let's agree to disagree and talk about another subject."
I guess it comes down to they eye of the beholder and if a person feels they were slighted - they were. . .you can choose to discuss it with them to see mutual understanding or let it go.

I heart haters!

:)

I think it's hateful for people to keep reporting others with an opposing view

I don't think you can judge "perception" and we all see things with our own personal filter.

No.
No.

The response is a statement, not an attack of any sort.

People passionate about something might read a simple statement as a personal attack, but when they look at it with UNbiased eyes--it's pretty clear that "we have been on a course of global warming for centuries and the pattern doesn't correlate with increases and decreases in CO2 emissions" is not a "hateful" statement.

I think if this were a face to face conversation you would never have to ask if a response was hateful you would hear it. But when typed on a computer we can't hear the tone of the voice so it can be confusing. I think it is important on how you word what you are typing. You could be reading this and thinking I am an idiot if I don't word it properly. Things like "I have learned" or "I read" and IMO (in my opinion) are very important when replying. At least to me.

Now IMO I think that global warming is a natural thing, but I also feel that humans have accelerated it with cars, planes and stuff.
And thanks a lot for getting that song stuck in my head....LOL.