People have the rights to their own opinions, as long as they respect mine I don't have a problem with theirs...

But~ what if said group doesn't like your opinions? What do? (Hypothetically)

Im not sure really, Id still respect their opinions but it would probably get me mad >.<

I look at it like this:

A person's opinions, views, beliefs (regardless of how offensive or hateful they may be) should be tolerated, but if those views/beliefs/etc... cross the line from thought into action, and the individual(s) begin to harm or harass (whether physically or verbally or emotionally) others because of their stance, then they should no longer be tolerated and appropriate action should be taken against the offenders.

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well said...**claps and thumbs up!!!^
oh wait...do i have thumbs...

Thanks!

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concurred :3

I go with what you said. :)

Ninethousanthd.

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Best thing i have read on the internets, this is a well balanced statement. 100% agree, people have the right to there thoughts and options. of course if the thought can be disproved by something like science (gravity goes to the center of the mass) there just wrong, but to each there own reality i say.

meh

if they choose to be friends with people who hate people who want to make friends, then that's THEIR loss, not ours

some people will never learn it, cause they allways belive their opinion is the only one that counts

Karma is a bitch. If they're going to descriminate others, then that's their own doing. Tolerate their behavior and just let them get what's coming to them, I say.

when it crosses the line to harm or harassment, that violates the idea of your rights stop when damage to another human is created by that action.
at that point, they should held accountable for those actions.

Tolerance of other's intolerance? *Mindblown*

As much as I'd want to accept that it's their "way of life," it's an unhealthy mindset that could get them into alot of trouble. I'm not saying I don't tolerate them, rather, I would throw in a statement here or there and [hopefully] shed some sort of light unto them.

Forgot to add: as long as there is no violence, then I shall tolerate to a degree. If there's violence, then [being something I don't tolerate] I'll do something more about it.

You have a right to your opinion, whether I agree or disagree with it. It is your opinion, now thought know this that your right to voice your opinion, express your opinion is a Right. As it is my Right to disagree with your opinion. After all my right to voice about a thing only goes so far as the tip of your nose. Once that barrier is breached then I have proven that my opinion is a losing argument. There are many people on this planet, many cultures, many beliefs but in the end there is only one Race, that is the Human Race <PERIOD>

As long as they do no not inflict significant harm on people, then there's not really a point to trying to destroy them. However, I do recommend laughing at them. The best way to fight intolerance is to be unaffected by it. By showing a hurt or angry vulnerable reaction to those who harm you, you only enforce their intent. By turning the other cheek and laughing at them, they will be frustrated in their attempts to do you harm.

Fighting with anger and violence only perpetuates violence. Instead, don't let them realize they're getting to you. Keep smiling and going on with your own life and behave civily and FRIENDLY even.

Observe the recent Pony phenomena, even on 4chan's /b/, notorious as one of the worst and most hateful places on the internet, there has been a constant presence of Pony threads, where the users behave rather civily and outgoingly gregarious, especially to the users who attempt to sabotage the threads with threats, insults and graphic depictions of sexual fetishes and violent gore. In time, many of even the hateful users end up accepting, or even joining the initial group. By showing a constant face of friendliness and acceptance, even the most savage person will find their resolve flagging.

This is why orderly nonviolent resistance, boycotts and education/awareness campaigns can make a difference, as long as they focus on clear and effective results.

Violence may wing wars and put different regimes in order, but often results in an unstable system likely to collapse under the same pressures they used to conquer.

People who are hateful towards others who are different are actually people who are afraid that they are not "normal".
That's why they show resentment towards those who are different, because they want show that they are the "normal" ones.
And that's why they point out our differences, so that they feel more important, or feel that they are the "chosen ones" who are an example of perfection.

Yet, he who looks down on people. Will be looked down upon.
They may think that they are better. Yet people look down on them, or pitty them in return for their imperfections.

They do not see their own imperfections, because they do not want to.
They live in the same kind of fantasy world as any one else. Though they tend to re-enact their fantasies, in stead of living it.
Causing them to shove their "truth" down peoples throat, not understanding that the truth iss merely based on ones experiences.

I say let them. A comunity based on fear, will eventually turn their hate inwards. And it will dismantle itself.

tolerate till thought becomes action if it is verbal assault then use facts and common sense to tell them that they are wrong and to go away (if it is on the internet report them to an admin) if it is physical assault call the police and do what you can to end it

Same as my asnwer to the last question...

People can do what they want within limits. If they wanna create a group, talking about how much they hate (Group A) then fine. I may not like it, but it doesn't mean they shouldn't do it at all. I mean, if my not liking their group was reason enough for disbanding it, surely the same would be true of the group they hate - and therefore of pretty much every group ever, since every group will have a hater?

However, should that group then go and actively terrorise (Group A) or members of it - THEN I have a problem with it.

Again, John Stuart Mill's quote - people should have liberty, but not unless it interferes with someone else's liberty.

i dun care =3 People can think what they want. Words hurt when you let them hurt, honestly. Actions can hurt regardless of your mindset. (i see constant asshole-ry as an action, so bullying with words to me is an action)
In short, thoughts are our own. Actions aren't.

Tolerance works in two directions. Just because one doesn't believe something is right, doesn't mean it doesn't have to be tolerated. I've seen people get caught up in the "I'm going to hate you because you hate something else" mentality which really doesn't prove anything except that both parties find excuses to be non-tolerant. Our society loves to hate because it's easy in the short term and it soothes our demands to be aggressive (it's how a species survives).

I understand the point you are trying to make about groups who espose nothing but hate and bigotry, but as long as they are only speaking out against something, it is within their rights to do so. The moment it becomes a physical action, then it's another story. I'm not a fan of accusing someone of saying something bad. What's next? "I think that person's thinking something bad about me"?

I've been someone targeted for insults since I was a young child. I also suffered physical assaults. Do I think the insults and verbal harrassment were okay? No. But I had to learn people were going to do that because people always want to make sure someone else is below them. I still have to keep myself in check when someone else makes a comment.

Tolerence starts with yourself, not someone else.

Simple. As long as they don't cross your path.

They have always existed. It's just more obvious now. So it's not so much that its 'become' acceptable, rather, we can see it more easily because of technology.

I know that's not the question, but I wanted to point that out.

I think that extremely hateful messages should not be allowed, but messages that bear a very opposing view are not the same. The person/ comment in question should respect other opinions, as well as be prepared for conflicts of interest and counter-messages. Example:

Fur1: I think mammals should be the only animals allowed in the furry community.
Fur2: I think you're wrong. I believe that amphibians, as well as reptiles and birds, should be allowed as a furry.
Fur1: NO, YOU'RE WRONG! I'M RIGHT! ALL FURRIES SHOULD BE MAMMALS! THAT'S WHY THEIR CALLED FURRIES!

Instead, this should be what the conversation have been like:

Fur1: I think mammals should be the only animals allowed in the furry community.
Fur2: I think you're wrong. I believe that amphibians, as well as reptiles and birds, should be allowed as a furry.
Fur1: I am simply stating my beliefs in what a 'furry' is and isn't. I respect, however, that you have stated you belief in this subject. Perhaps we can discuss why a reptile can or can't be a furry.
Fur2: Well, a reptile can be a furry because...

...And the conversation would be carried on without exchanging blows. A delicate matter, such as religion, should be carried out with lots of caution. While insulting one's belief in a higher power, such as a God, is unacceptable, stating that one does not believe in a God, but respects other theories as others should his, is fine if no flaming is done.

A socially tolerant society must tolerate everything except things which do harm and intolerance itself. We cannot and should not tolerate intolerance, especially towards us; to treat those who ill-use us for spite as friends and equals is foolish.

(I assume you're talking about trolls, BTW.)

Unfortunately, there's not much that can be done about these hate groups. We can shun them -- block them and their members anywhere we find them -- and that's about it.

*A truly tolerant society... (sorry, tried too many times to word it the way I wanted)

I don't like groups like that, in real life or online, but they can talk all they want. As long as no one is getting hurt and they're doing it privately, whatever.

However, here on FA, hate groups are not allowed. Thankfully. :P

It is obviously not "right". it is wrong and spreads the hate. I tolerate many things, nearly all fetishes, except those, which insults paople in RL heavily, and many communities and believes I do not agree to. But Communitys with the only goal to insult people are something which should forbidden.

hm...
*charging tolerability*
*CAUTIOON! OVERCHARGED!!!*
*ignoring this thing*
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As allways, I do not tolarate intolerance. These people have no right of using that "I may have my own opinion/...-blah-blah-yada" argument, cause they condemn people who as well have their own --> if they don't respect others, why should they be respected in their opinion/...?

Because it seems to have become socially "acceptable" to form such communities, does that make it right, and just how much should be tolerated?

I'm sorry the question is sort of vague. What groups are we talking about? 4Chan where internet griefing is a favored pasttime or are we talking about subcultures within a subculture that are shunned by a generally small group in the parent subculture. The former is juvenile but mostly harmless and the latter is rather hypocritical and unthoughtful.

Just do what you want, you dont need to get all philosophical :/ people are just that, people. They will have their own likes, their own prejudices and their own mindsets. An opinion is just that, an opinion. Everyone has something they sorely dislike.