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TediousRamen's 2¢ on tolerance.
13 years ago
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I've been seeing the word tolerant tossed around lately. A few times I've actually been called intolerant but I don't think of it as a bad thing. You see being tolerant means you just sit there and let it happen but I think it's better to voice out against the things that annoy you instead of taking it*. I have nothing against tolerant people, in fact, I sometimes wish I did have a bit more tolerance. For example, in my Creative Writing class I used to sit at a table full of girls who always talked about doing drugs and going to rave parties and I tried to tolerate it but I just broke and told them that they really piss me off and if they continue acting that way I might end up bopping them in the nose. Needless to say my teacher was not happy to hear me say that but he was an understanding guy but this brings me to another point: Calling yourself tolerant is pretentious.
We all know we have a limit to our tolerance. It may vary from person to person but we all have a limit. So, why does someone think it's a good idea to make a group claiming that everyone in it is tolerant? Is it an escape from intolerant people or a place where tolerant people can give each other compliments in their tolerance circlejerk? I guess it really doesn't matter though, the point is that people use this tolerance group as an excuse or a "I'm tolerant so maybe you should stop being intolerant and agree with me." The latter obviously doesn't understand the meaning of tolerance. Actually, one of the most intolerant people I know is in a tolerance group.
You see I have a theory: Pretentious people who call themselves tolerant don't have a sense of humor. A while back I decided to start joking around with a guy that was friends with a friend. He decided that I was just being an asshole and called me a troll. I still thought this guy had a sense of humor so I continued to try to get a few chuckles out of him so then he reported me. I later realized that this guy is in a tolerance group, I thought that tolerance meant that you just sit there and take it, not report people when you don't have a sense of humor. Of course I can understand why "tolerant" people have no sense of humor since they are always putting up with bullshit and not doing anything about it. Which is why I am proud to be intolerant.
In other words, intolerant people are fucking awesome and tolerant people need to get the stick out of their ass.
*Since I am a Caucasian male I have a higher chance to be a serial killer when I'm older, venting out decreases my chances of that happening.
We all know we have a limit to our tolerance. It may vary from person to person but we all have a limit. So, why does someone think it's a good idea to make a group claiming that everyone in it is tolerant? Is it an escape from intolerant people or a place where tolerant people can give each other compliments in their tolerance circlejerk? I guess it really doesn't matter though, the point is that people use this tolerance group as an excuse or a "I'm tolerant so maybe you should stop being intolerant and agree with me." The latter obviously doesn't understand the meaning of tolerance. Actually, one of the most intolerant people I know is in a tolerance group.
You see I have a theory: Pretentious people who call themselves tolerant don't have a sense of humor. A while back I decided to start joking around with a guy that was friends with a friend. He decided that I was just being an asshole and called me a troll. I still thought this guy had a sense of humor so I continued to try to get a few chuckles out of him so then he reported me. I later realized that this guy is in a tolerance group, I thought that tolerance meant that you just sit there and take it, not report people when you don't have a sense of humor. Of course I can understand why "tolerant" people have no sense of humor since they are always putting up with bullshit and not doing anything about it. Which is why I am proud to be intolerant.
In other words, intolerant people are fucking awesome and tolerant people need to get the stick out of their ass.
*Since I am a Caucasian male I have a higher chance to be a serial killer when I'm older, venting out decreases my chances of that happening.
There is no such thing as completely tolerant people.
I think tolerance isn't a matter of taking bullshit that you dislike, but understanding why someone does something that you don't care for.
Common example: I'm not a Christian but I don't dislike someone for being Christian. However, I hate when they try to constantly talk/force me into their religion, and I'll definitely say something to them about that.
Both "I don't understand vore but I tolerate it," and "I understand why people like vore and I still don't like it but I tolerate it," are both valid tolerance examples.
I suppose a more accurate statement would be "understand THAT someone likes something", which basically just means that you're aware of the fact that people will have their reasons for preferring/enjoying something.
That sounded boring though, so I wrote an essay on how societal pressure is an effective means of making someone work out and lose weight, and of course we lock up people in jail rather than tolerating crimes.
I got famous with the English department for that one.
I, however, do not think "tolerance" in terms of lying down like a dog until you explode from everything you've been bottling up is a good thing. You shouldn't just sit there while someone's doing something you know is wrong or directly harmful to someone. And you shouldn't call yourself tolerant if you're bothered by things, but simply don't do anything about them. IMO, that's not tolerance.
Anyway, the point I'm trying to get at is that tolerance can be a positive thing if used in a relaxed and respectful mindset.
But then again, I consider myself a fairly tolerant person, so what do I know?
Regardless I think to say someone is just intolerant is pretty much the same as saying you are closed minded an can't handle other peoples opinions.
I think it's good to be able to tolerate the way people act an what they do, though if it starts to bother you, it's best to actually say something, if anything to let them know rather than just think to yourself. "Wow that's annoying" or something... I hope I didn't get off track or anything, though I think you make a very fair point!
I guess it just comes to mind due to experience, being called "intolerant" because I think someones idea is bad yet they don't even listen to mine, haha.