I think you're premise in the title is 100% correct. I would say however that it's not only possible, but probably more effective to deliver transparency without being aggressive (at least when dealing with rational, true intentioned people). Transparency becomes powerful when it persuades people to accept an unfortunate truth, or set of circumstances. Aggression is typically met with aggression or disconnect. Transparency delivered matter of factly works fine. Or relatability or even through comedy. Aggression will likely shut down your audience, rendering it useless.

by Anonymous 2 days ago

Well yes I guess I didn't mean actual aggression but I mean more like "do it without any holding back".

by reta17 2 days ago

More to your point, transparency for the purpose of accountability. Accountability is a word that has quickly left the American lexicon

by Skyla75 2 days ago

Being aggressive doesn't mean you're being transparent either lol. Just say you hate optimism. Spreading kindness is transparent to a lot of people..

by Anonymous 2 days ago

But I didnt encourage pure aggression? Nor I said you cant spread kindness? I said "Sometimes you just gotta be as aggressive as need be" and " Forcing yourself to be nice all the time is just obnoxious and an uncomfortable way to live". When the situation call for it.

by reta17 2 days ago

I don't think anyone is forcing themselves to be nice all the time. I think people try to keep peace in general ways- that is transparency, in no way is getting aggressive about being transparent. Unless you mean assertive?

by Anonymous 2 days ago

That is the average definition of "keeping it peaceful" it doesn't mean you're eating their ass? It could literally look like you ignoring or avoiding someone you have an issue with.

by Anonymous 2 days ago

Well people tell me to not talking about how I feel and to keep it "peaceful". That what I don't like.

by reta17 2 days ago

There's no connection between positivity, aggression, transparency or optimism

by Anonymous 2 days ago

How rigid.. have you ever had to be transparent before? It's literally stripping down those emotions to get to the root.

by Anonymous 2 days ago