Comment Cooler

It's time we learned how to disagree without being disagreeable.

[Comment Cooler @CommentCooler]

Ever wished people arguing online would just cool down a little bit? Together, let's help it happen.

[Martha H. Pieper PHD @MHPieperPhD]

There is a crucial difference between compassion & agreement with others' untenable views. We must set examples to teach our children compassion for those who are different while at the same time teaching them to stand up for what they believe. Imitation is how they learn best.

[Martha H. Pieper PHD @MHPieperPhD]

Once friends & family members could hold differing political views & remain close. Now those differences often engender hatred, disrupted relationships, even violence. When we reject people because they don't share our views we impoverish ourselves & tear apart the social fabric.

[Comment Cooler @CommentCooler]

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The answer is no. Let's all try to keep our assumptions in check as we navigate national controversies!

[JC Eastwood @jc_eastwood]

Since so many assume that every #BlackLivesMatter supporter also supports ANTIFA & burning down businesses... is it fair for me to assume that every member of the opposition supports the KKK, Neo-Nazis, the Confederacy, & police brutality against innocents?

[Fi_etherDAO @Fi_etherDAO]

very much actively working on this...it's not easy, but i feel like it's extremely important and necessary. will continue to work harder.

[Sky @_sky_sorensen_]

Policies are important, and you should fight to convince others of what you believe,

but treating those on the other side with courtesy is always more important convincing someone you’re right.

[Sky @_sky_sorensen_]

If you find it difficult or impossible to have a cordial political conversation with a loved one with whom you disagree,

good chance you’re in a toxic echo chamber that is fueling hatred for the other side, while only affirming your worldview.

[Spencer Clark @LifeSwoll]

Hot take: You can disagree with someone and still treat them kindly.

[Comment Cooler @CommentCooler]

@kwilliamhuitt This hits different for typography nerds 🙄

[Dr. Arthur Brooks @arthurbrooks]

Fear and anxiety are sky-high right now in America. Obviously this has a lot to do with the pandemic. However, fear was rising fast even before the coronavirus. This is creating misery and conflict. How can we deal with it? (1/5)

[Comment Cooler @CommentCooler]

@HuxleyBlair Anyone can have a platform, and it is possible to use that platform for good! So that's cool. The algorithm rewards engagement, so the more we engage with positive accounts, the better our experience with social media will be.

[Comment Cooler @CommentCooler]

Let's all commit to waiting a little longer before we flip that switch. 👏🏼

[Comment Cooler @CommentCooler]

@part_our We gotchu

[Comment Cooler @CommentCooler]

Our mission is focused on online interaction, but politics certainly play a role in that. If political cooperation is your thing, we're proud to point you towards a webinar put on by our friends at @part_our.
#unitetheuniters #listenfirst

https://t.co/BO2l4YK1PF

[Comment Cooler @CommentCooler]

@jacobrexlee I hope you're not weirded out if we retweet virtually everything you post. It's just so good 🤷🏼‍♂️

[Comment Cooler @CommentCooler]

@NeverDotard @PeteButtigieg Regardless of personal politics, I think we can all agree that pragmatic intelligence is something both sides could use a little more of right now! 🙃

[Mindy Finn @mindyfinn]

Bad news for politicians trying to polarize us: Americans are basically united on coronavirus issues. There may be a cultural dust-up but no culture war.

[Bridget Phetasy @BridgetPhetasy]

Not to be controversial but I have friends and we don't agree on stuff.

[Comment Cooler @CommentCooler]

If we are truly committed to creating a better society, we should not put our ideological opponents in a box that they can't escape from.

If you want change, then let people change. Do not assume they are inherently terrible people.

#listenfirst #weavingcommunity

[Spencer Clark @LifeSwoll]

Our biggest error as a society today is thinking that if someone doesn’t share your opinion then they are full of hate and are therefore racist, sexist, intolerant, etc.

That is not true and it does not create good dialogue or help promote changes.