Positive Vine Experiences

Enoch another great post, well done Sir,

i heard once everyone sees a diferent rainbow, and their is a real rainbow of opinion on the vine

Very nice article Enoch. We can and do learn from each other if we can open our minds and respect that others have opinions that can and do differ from ours.

As for the trolls, they are a minor part of the vine, but tend to cause more trouble then they are worth. Ignore works well on them. Why waste any time on them when there are numerous others on the vine that can have a civil debate.

Thanks for the article Enoch...Well done, much like Jay's steaks.

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Well said, Enoch. I have to add that my greatest pleasure comes from those trolls, snarks and infantiles who truly become great Newsviners once they get smarter.

Nicely said, Enoch. And I think I'll pass on that steak, if you don't mind (does that mean I actually got smarter here?)!

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Morning Enoch - I share your gratitude and completely agree about it being high time for people to stop figuring out ways to divide and separate eachother. It's ok for people to be different - we were kind of designed that way lol. It's those differences that keep life interesting!

I GOTTA share a Vine expereince that absolutely, hands down, renewed my faith in the Vine.

I wrote an article on June 1, 2010. The title was "My Kid Shipped Out Today". It was about my daughter shipping off to boot camp 2 days after her graduation from high school and a mom...me...that was absolutely beside herself. Borderline mourning.

I mentioned in that article that I didn't expect it to be read or responded to much. It wasn't funny. It wasn't political. It wasn't a 'hot-topic'.

That article got over 100 comments. Not one of them snarky. And they came from both sides of the political aisle.

That article turned into an entire series based on all her letters home from boot camp. Over 15 articles in all. And once again, both sides of the political aisle were there for them and there wasn't one single example of bickering, partisanship or snarkiness in a single one of those articles. Not one. It was just a bunch of people coming together to support a new troop.

So...to those of you who participated, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. For your support of my daughter, your support of me and for showing me that there is a ton of "goodness" on the vine.

Enoch, my wise and learned friend. I agree with your assessment completely. You in particular have elevated the Newsvine experience to a level I did not anticipate when I first signed up.

I thank you and your co-authors for leading the way to Jay's Diner among other things. I get hungry just thinking about that place.

G-d bless Enoch and those he holds dear. Al

I really enjoyed reading this post. It's what I too seek on the Newsvine. I'm still learning how to navigate thru the vine and find my voice here. People like maddad have helped me tremendously, even teaching me how to include pictures in things I write about or post about. I think I need to be braver on some of the things I want to talk about, but worry about attacks and insults. When I respond to an attack, I try to choose my words carefully, but then I just have to leave because the whole purpose gets lost.

Thank you for your post. I needed to hear it.

Dear Friend Enoch, you perfectly exemplify all the qualities you celebrate in your article, and thus your presence enhances the Newsvine experience immensely.

Even better, when I co-author monographs with good friends with whom I shall never agree on key fundamental points, and we together stimulate discussion, understanding and sensitivity, that is an achievement.

Your words take me back to Martin Buber's book, Eclipse of God, published in 1952. "Prelude: Report on Two Talks," written in 1932 and included as the first chapter, beautifully captures the nature of genuine dialogue.

Enoch,

I'm sure we both disagree on many fundamental issues. The most fundamental issue we both agree with is we are loving, compassionate, intelligent people willing to reach out and embrace and accept the goodness of all humanity. Besides, it is so satisfying to learn about the differences that make us the same.

I have a good time with you, Enoch, thanks!

BTW Is it "rare" as in temperature? Or, "rare" as in hard to find?

Now is the time to learn to peacefully co-exist through respect.

An excellent article, Enoch, and I completely agree. You've done much to foster such respect on the Vine, and it's a better place with your contributions. Cheers, my friend!

Enoch my dear -- I hope you don't mind if I give you a new nickname -- Jiminy Cricket. To many of us you're our conscience, and to some a spiritual guide. Thank you for all you do :)

When I write solo articles that often happens. Even better, when I co-author monographs with good friends with whom I shall never agree on key fundamental points, and we together stimulate discussion, understanding and sensitivity, that is an achievement.

So true and beautifully stated, Enoch.

I enjoy the continued learning experience and making new friends in the process. I would love to co-author someday, but my writing skills are just not up to par with others. I have learned to appreciate others' gifts and language skills.

Wonderful article Enoch. You are one of Newsvine's hallmarks!

Thank you for another inspiring and positive article, Enoch. What else can I say that I haven't already said here?

My dear wise friend Enoch: That was a well written piece and so true. I have to say I have had more positive experiences that negative ones here on the Vine. It is always a good thing when people can discuss and learn from one another, in a civil manner. Knowledge is the key to understanding and understanding the key to wisdom; unlock both of these and you open the door to harmony and peace between people and cultures.

Blessings on you and your family
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Enoch- you are a blessing in so many ways. Thank you for your kindness, wisdom and most of all, your fabulous sense of humor!

Nice to see in words what a lot of us ponder internally.

Thanks Enoch

Its getting late in human history for a lot of divisive acrimony. Now is the time to learn to peacefully co-exist through respect.

I'm going to put that in my pipe and smoke it. Then I'm going to pass it around.

My days are always a little better because of the many good people I find here. You'll always be one of the greats, Enoch. You're a very wise and kind man.

I agree with every sentiment you put in your article, Enoch. The Vine can really be a great place and you help exemplify that. Your articles are always thought provoking and your replies are always full of respect and wisdom. Thank YOU for everything you do here on NewsVine. It would be a smaller and colder place without you.

You said nice things that are true, i agree that there should be more people like you are in here, and in general. People should act that way more often.

Good article, voted up.

Well done, I think you covered all bases!!

Love is so much greater then hate. Let's choose to love for G-d is love.