It doesn't make any sense to ridicule someone for their past when they've changed for the better. To ridicule their past is petty and could potentially discourage other people from changing their ways. Why would you change if you're not going to be accepted either way? Amirite?

+37 It doesn't make any sense to ridicule someone for their past when they've changed for the better. To ridicule their past is petty and could potentially discourage other people from changing their ways. Why would you change if you're not going to be accepted either way? Amirite?

by Anonymous 4 years ago

You asked - "Why would you change if you're not going to be accepted either way?" Well, if someone is a dick, they could change to not being a dick, so they're no longer a dick! Being dick-less is a reward of it's own. I don't need the affirmation of others to motivate me to be dick-less. [Yes, I said dick-less. I know, it's very funny.]

by Anonymous 8 years ago

Of course you don't need the affermation of others to do anything. I just feel like from the perspective of the ones who want someone else to change, it's advantageous to praise them for how they've changed rather than bringing up the past and ridicule them for something they used to believe. The news media seems to enjoy doing this with celebrities these days.

by Anonymous 8 years ago

Just trying to converse - I promise I'm not trying to argue - But maybe the media shouldn't be in the business of trying to change people. I mean, they've had this social engineering project going for decades now, trying to steer society one way and another through biased reporting. Reality TV provides a stage for the most revolting behavior imaginable. Young people see it and try to emulate it. It's not entirely the fault of the media though. There must be plenty of people watching to support the programming I suppose. Ever watched a program called "The Soup"? They play clips of real programs that aired the previous week. It's un-phucking believable - the crap that's on TV.

by Anonymous 8 years ago

100% agree. I think I've heard of it but never watched it. Glad I haven't. I do like some local news, mostly for the weather forecast. And I do think it's good to get just the basic information of what's going on in the world. But as soon as they start having interviews or saying things like, "Find out about this thing that could kill you tonight at 11!" That's when I turn off the TV.

by Anonymous 8 years ago

Wow! You are sooooo, right! Have you ever wondered how many make a point of tuning in to get the answer to those 'teaser' questions? I bet it's close to zero.

by Anonymous 8 years ago

I know that "virtue is its own reward". That being said, encouragement really helps ... I'd rather build than tear down.

by Anonymous 8 years ago

Real change has to come from within, but a little encouragement doesn't hurt.

by Anonymous 8 years ago

we all have a past history.

by Anonymous 8 years ago

Because the change I want to undergo, is for myself and not for people.

by Anonymous 8 years ago