What practice/beliefs make you instantly lose respect for someone?

BBFAN · 13-04-2019 6:52pm

Peter Casey supporters.

pgj2015 · 14-04-2019 2:12pm

michael d higgins supporters.

Ursus Horribilis · 14-04-2019 4:46pm

Irish people who've watched too much Fox News. And as a result, have bought so much into the Donald Trump thing that they believe the bat**** crazy theories spouted by Tucker Carlson and Sean Hannity.

OldMrBrennan83 · 14-04-2019 4:51pm

Liverpool supporters.

14-04-2019 4:53pm

Ursus Horribilis wrote: »

Irish people who've watched too much Fox News. And as a result, have bought so much into the Donald Trump thing that they believe the bat**** crazy theories spouted by Tucker Carlson and Sean Hannity.

THere's a certain type of man-boy (anything up to about 40 years of age) whose outlook on life is informed by the New Atheists (Hitchens, Dawkins, etc), all of his economics education is based on YouTube videos (usually concerning the so-called scam of Fiat Money), and as you say, who are often sympathetic to the likes of Carlson and Hannity.

They WILL use the word feminazi at least once a day, but unfortunately will not shower with the same regularity.

Almost every Irish man of this nature has, or has had, an account on boards.ie.

I assume at least 80% of them are virgins, and a similar proportion have few if any career prospects. A cohort of individuals to be pitied more than derided, quite honestly.

OldMrBrennan83 · 14-04-2019 4:56pm

A Tyrant Named Miltiades! wrote: »

THere's a certain type of man-boy (anything up to about 40 years of age) whose outlook on life is informed by the New Atheists (Hitchens, Dawkins, etc), all of his economics education is based on YouTube videos (usually concerning the so-called scam of Fiat Money), and as you say, who are often sympathetic to the likes of Carlson and Hannity.

They WILL use the word feminazi at least once a day, but unfortunately will not shower with the same regularity.

Almost every Irish man of this nature has, or has had, an account on boards.ie.

I assume at least 80% of them are virgins, and a similar proportion have few if any career prospects. A cohort of individuals to be pitied more than derided, quite honestly.

Nah, that's bull****. Anyone who doesn't in this climate for males is blind as a bat.

Ursus Horribilis · 14-04-2019 5:07pm

I might add to that, people who believe everything they read on the internet or watch on YouTube. It doesn't hurt to go research something you see on Facebook to make sure it's true before you share it.

TCM · 14-04-2019 5:11pm

PCX wrote:

Racism

Can't go wrong with that one.

Zirconia · 14-04-2019 5:29pm

belief in God
belief in angels
other supernatural beliefs e.g. reike, crystals, auras etc
smokers
people with tattoos
gaeilgeoirs
conspiracy theorists
people who have a problem with vegetarians/vegans
pro-lifers
BMW drivers
fanatical cyclists

Ursus Horribilis · 14-04-2019 8:01pm

Zirconia wrote: »

belief in God
belief in angels
other supernatural beliefs e.g. reike, crystals, auras etc
smokers
people with tattoos
gaeilgeoirs
conspiracy theorists
people who have a problem with vegetarians/vegans
pro-lifers
BMW drivers
fanatical cyclists

Can't be too many people left over after that!

pgj2015 · 14-04-2019 8:26pm

Billy86 · 14-04-2019 8:29pm

People who expect more of others than they're willing to do/put in themselves; it's truly one of the very worst traits you can come across.

Sorry about that · 14-04-2019 8:35pm

Zirconia wrote: »

belief in God
belief in angels
other supernatural beliefs e.g. reike, crystals, auras etc
smokers
people with tattoos
gaeilgeoirs
conspiracy theorists
people who have a problem with vegetarians/vegans
pro-lifers
BMW drivers
fanatical cyclists

I could change your mind about 2 of those...or your money back

Ave Sodalis · 14-04-2019 8:44pm

spurious wrote:

People who are rude to waiting staff or cleaners. Speaks volumes about them imo.

My brother actually walked out of a first date because of this. She was being embarrassingly rude to the staff, so he told her it wasn't going to work, paid for the meal which had yet to come out, and left her sitting there.

14-04-2019 9:20pm

People who think their ideology is the "right" way and the solution to all of humanity's problems and would usher in a utopia and criticise or even hate other ways of thinking that are different from theirs and can see nothing valuable in them.

Zirconia · 14-04-2019 11:56pm

Ursus Horribilis wrote: »

Can't be too many people left over after that!

You're right im sure, I guess that's why I'm still single after many years...

Zirconia · 15-04-2019 12:03am

Sorry about that wrote: »

I could change your mind about 2 of those...or your money back

Well go on I'm intrigued, which two do you think you could change my mind on?

storker · 15-04-2019 12:11am

TAFKAlawhec wrote: »

Anyone who unironically uses the word "sheeple".

Anyone who self describes themselves as a "free speech advocate" (Translation - I want to speak clearly as a bigot and a c*nt with no one calling me up on it).

Conspiracy theorists, hard left socialists, hard right conservatives or libertarians, and "Freeman" gob****es. All four routinely guilty of hijacking general causes, concerns and protests less to give actual support to the matter at hand and more to prosthelytise and draw attention to themselves in general.

+1 to all but one of the above, Believe it or not it is possible to be concerned about free speech issues without being a bigot or c*nt or secretly wanting to say the n-word and get away with it. It can mean these things of course, but one doesn't automatically follow the other.

So I'll add to the list people who are too ideologically committed/intellectually lazy/dim to get this simple concept.

armaghlad · 15-04-2019 12:40am

People who support Israel

Sorry about that · 15-04-2019 8:02am

Zirconia wrote: »

Well go on I'm intrigued, which two do you think you could change my mind on?

The angels and the smoking.

Just kidding, the tattoos and the bmw drivers.

For Forks Sake · 15-04-2019 9:29am

Zirconia wrote: »

belief in God
belief in angels
other supernatural beliefs e.g. reike, crystals, auras etc
smokers
people with tattoos
gaeilgeoirs
conspiracy theorists
people who have a problem with vegetarians/vegans
pro-lifers
BMW drivers
fanatical cyclists

Someone turn that into a venn diagram please?

wyf437gn6btzue · 15-04-2019 10:14am

women who call themselves mumtrepreneurs, having a few kiddos while having a side business doesn't make you special.

15-04-2019 10:31am

pgj2015 wrote: »

those child groomer hunters in the UK, always scummy aggressive types who are just doing it for youtube hits, if they really wanted to help, all they have to do is hand the evidence over to the police.

Yeah like that worked so well in Rotherham and all over the North of England ... and for Jimmy Savile's victims ...

15-04-2019 10:32am

armaghlad wrote: »

People who support Israel

People who unquestioningly support Hamas

15-04-2019 10:36am

storker wrote: »

+1 to all but one of the above, Believe it or not it is possible to be concerned about free speech issues without being a bigot or c*nt or secretly wanting to say the n-word and get away with it. It can mean these things of course, but one doesn't automatically follow the other.

So I'll add to the list people who are too ideologically committed/intellectually lazy/dim to get this simple concept.

I'd describe it as the type who want free speech to say what THEY want but are horrified when someone else uses it to say something they disagree with.

Then there are the types that paint free speech advocates as racist bigots so they can shut them up and let the liberal PC point of view be the only message allowed. Even if that means not covering certain stories that don't fit a particular narrative, or twisting stories to sell a certain narrative. For example covering stories differently depending on the race, gender, politics or sexuality of the people involved. This was wrong back in the 60s and it's still wrong, even though the emphasis has changed.

I am genuinely for free speech for everyone, even people I strongly disagree with. There are many of us out there.

Suckler · 15-04-2019 11:01am

Anakin Bumpy Flowerbed wrote: »

women who call themselves mumtrepreneurs, having a few kiddos while having a side business doesn't make you special.

Never heard that term. Now it's lodged in the grey matter. Thank you for that.:mad:

wyf437gn6btzue · 15-04-2019 11:17am

Suckler wrote: »

Never heard that term. Now it's lodged in the grey matter. Thank you for that.:mad:

Done some work for a woman last year who used "mumtrepreneur" & "lady Boss" far too frequently. I`ve been seriously irritated by them ever since. Sorry for passing on the misery

Dick phelan · 15-04-2019 11:34am

People who use the expression "woke"

Men who just agree with women in a desperate attempt to get laid and hide their true opinions and feelings.

People who have had very privileged lives complaining that society is against them, if your failing it's because of yourself.

ballsymchugh · 15-04-2019 11:50pm

people who think their birthdays are the most important day in everyone else's life and that everyone should join them in somewhere awkward to celebrate it. there's a special corner of hell reserved for people over 21 who do that.

adults who support any sports team in a foreign country, who, just because of the location of that team, absolutely hate the local rival of that team. if you're from mullingar, and support arsenal, then fine. but if you absolutely hate tottenham just because, then you're an idiot.

Princess Consuela Bananahammock · 16-04-2019 12:12am

Anyone who uses the word 'libtard' or left to discribe anything they don't understand our want to understand.

SafeSurfer · 16-04-2019 12:27am

People who store thousands of plastic shopping bags in that funny press under the sink because they can’t be thrown out because you’ve paid 30 cent for one. And I do it myself!

LETHAL LADY · 16-04-2019 12:30am

SafeSurfer wrote: »

People who store thousands of plastic shopping bags in that funny press under the sink because they can’t be thrown out because you’ve paid 30 cent for one. And I do it myself!

I use them to light the fire when I forget firelighters. Does the job in fairness.

kowloon · 16-04-2019 2:07am

SafeSurfer wrote: »

People who store thousands of plastic shopping bags in that funny press under the sink because they can’t be thrown out because you’ve paid 30 cent for one. And I do it myself!

That was a thing before you even had to pay for them. You wouldn't waste a free bag!

The Crowman · 16-04-2019 8:14am

Soccer fans mostly men, who talk incessantly about "their" team and engage in tedious banter among themselves about rival teams etc.

People, mostly women who talk about celebrities as if they're on first name terms with them and talk incessantly about weddings etc.

theoldbreed · 16-04-2019 11:05pm

When people get a pet, particularly a dog, and don't treat it like part of the family, keeping it outside all the time too.

Tell me how · 16-04-2019 11:46pm

theoldbreed wrote: »

When people get a pet, particularly a dog, and don't treat it like part of the family, keeping it outside all the time too.

Dogs originated as wild animals. Some prefer to be outside if they have been rared that way, they don't feel like they are being mistreated. I'd rather someone treated a dog in a consistent manner (and of course shelter and food) even if outside than a large breed energetic dog being kept indoors where they feel stifled.

pgj2015 · 16-04-2019 11:53pm

people who let dogs and cats sleep in their beds. disgusting. i love dogs and cats btw but they shouldn't be allowed in beds meant for people.

16-04-2019 11:59pm

theoldbreed wrote: »

When people get a pet, particularly a dog, and don't treat it like part of the family, keeping it outside all the time too.

People who think dogs need to be treated as part of the family instead of the pet or working animal they are, destined to expire in 10-ish years. A great pet, a good working breed, not a family member.

‘Mans best friend’ is really only proclaimed by the same people who are incapable of being good friends to other humans, or who think a dog is on equal or better footing than their family members.

Macdarack · 17-04-2019 12:05am

Anyone who says Hon instead of go on.
Anyone who has spin Fm on
Anyone who says let's be havin ya
Any religious practice
People who hunt with a gun and brag about it, go away and kill that deer or duck with your hands, then I'll be impressed a bit.

theoldbreed · 17-04-2019 6:51am

JayZeus wrote: »

People who think dogs need to be treated as part of the family instead of the pet or working animal they are, destined to expire in 10-ish years. A great pet, a good working breed, not a family member.

‘Mans best friend’ is really only proclaimed by the same people who are incapable of being good friends to other humans, or who think a dog is on equal or better footing than their family members.

Ha ha ha incapable of being good friends to other humans. You sound fun!
People who pontificate.
Amateur psychologists.
People who use expire instead of die.

thunderdog · 17-04-2019 8:18am

Tell me how wrote: »

Anybody who uses the word plonk when speaking to me in real life is going on some sort of a list.

In order to see the full list of wines, would they have to ask the waiter for the ‘plonker list’?

lazygal · 17-04-2019 8:24am

Parents who post stuff about how awful the Catholic Church is and then make their children do baptism, communions and confirmations. Thinking of a politician in particular who campaigned for repeal but put her daughter through confirmation recently.

Hector Savage · 17-04-2019 8:26am

"Atheists" that ****e all over Christianity but wet themselves over Islam.

Actually Atheists in general, it's a new religion - they don't even see it.

pgj2015 · 17-04-2019 10:00am

Athiests don't believe in a god, how is that a new religion?

Blazer · 17-04-2019 10:04am

Hector Savage wrote: »

"Atheists" that ****e all over Christianity but wet themselves over Islam.

Actually Atheists in general, it's a new religion - they don't even see it.

I’m an equal opportunity guy. I **** over all religions.
Also conspiracy theorists. A bunch of morons who think they’re the smartest people on this flat earth.

pgj2015 · 17-04-2019 2:51pm

parents who regularly feed their young kids fast food, buy them phones, laptops, tablets etc

storker · 17-04-2019 4:13pm

pgj2015 wrote: »

people who let dogs and cats sleep in their beds. disgusting. i love dogs and cats btw but they shouldn't be allowed in beds meant for people.

I skim-read this as "people who let dogs cats and sheep in their beds".

storker · 17-04-2019 4:17pm

pgj2015 wrote: »

Athiests don't believe in a god, how is that a new religion?

To be fair, some atheists do exude religious-like levels of zeal and intolerance, but this atheist has no time for them, nor I expect do many other atheists.

Deebles McBeebles · 17-04-2019 4:18pm

pgj2015 wrote: »

people who let dogs and cats sleep in their beds. disgusting. i love dogs and cats btw but they shouldn't be allowed in beds meant for people.

People who are disgusted by inconsequential things like this. If it doesn't effect you, why bother being disgusted about it.

storker · 17-04-2019 4:18pm

Hector Savage wrote: »

"Atheists" that ****e all over Christianity but wet themselves over Islam.

Actually Atheists in general, it's a new religion - they don't even see it.

Atheists aren't a hive mind - there is in fact only one opinion on which they can be counted on to agree, so no, atheism isn't a religion.

What practice/beliefs make you instantly lose respect for someone?

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