Shady Posted October 21, 2014 Report Posted October 21, 2014 I've noticed this in my private life, and especially on this forum. People with liberal political views are for some reason, much more intolerant of opposing views. I think it stems from their views being reinforced by echo chambers in their private lives and especially online. While consistent conservatives are the most likely to see Facebook posts in line with their political views, consistent liberals are the most likely to block others on social networking sites because they disagree with their content. More than four-in-ten consistent liberals who use Facebook (44%) say they have blocked someone on a social networking site because of a political post. Consistent conservatives are less likely to have done this (31%), as are those with more mixed ideological views (about two-in-ten). http://www.journalism.org/2014/10/21/section-2-social-media-political-news-and-ideology/ Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted October 21, 2014 Report Posted October 21, 2014 Interesting post....I would agree that some forms of media certainly reflect such a bias. As an example, talk radio flourishes with conservative views waging battle against the evil leftists, but there is much less of a market/audience for a leftist/progressive echo chamber (e.g. Air America Radio). I think part of the dynamic is that conservatives welcome the opportunity to compare/contrast ideology and resulting policies as a blood sport. The liberals already have a victim mindset going in. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
cybercoma Posted October 21, 2014 Report Posted October 21, 2014 (edited) Conservatives don't block people on social media because they're so loud-mouthed and intolerable that they're the ones being selected out of the relationships. It's not something to brag about. That and liberals are more likely to have friends with diverse viewpoints (those who can be classified as having a varying ideology to be blocked), while closed-minded conservatives prefer to seek the company of like-minded regressives. Edited October 21, 2014 by cybercoma Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted October 21, 2014 Report Posted October 21, 2014 See what I mean...it's very predictable behaviour...the smug superiority. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
The_Squid Posted October 21, 2014 Report Posted October 21, 2014 (edited) I think a lot of it comes down to which group lies more and says more intolerant things... Those people often get blocked more often by those who are actually trying to carry on an intelligent conversation, which is lacking from the right-wing. All they know are talking points from their favourite politicians. That gets old very quickly. Edited October 21, 2014 by The_Squid Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted October 21, 2014 Report Posted October 21, 2014 I doubt that....William F. Buckley was certainly not an idiot. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
Shady Posted October 21, 2014 Author Report Posted October 21, 2014 See what I mean...it's very predictable behaviour...the smug superiority. Great point. On a side note, everyone that's blocked me in this forum is severly leftwing and initiated the block first. I just responded because they had the nerve to continue to post on my status updates, even though they wouldn't let me.post on their status'. Utter and complete hypocrisy. Quote
On Guard for Thee Posted October 21, 2014 Report Posted October 21, 2014 See what I mean...it's very predictable behaviour...the smug superiority. I guess the availability of those divers viewpoints may make it seem so to some. Quote
waldo Posted October 21, 2014 Report Posted October 21, 2014 I've noticed this in my private life, and especially on this forum. People with liberal political views are for some reason, much more intolerant of opposing views. what you personally incorrectly perceive as intolerance for your "opposing views"... isn't. The intolerance you perceive is most likely reaction to your ODS, reaction to you frequently making crap up, reaction to you frequently refusing to accept challenges and/or respond appropriately to them, reaction to your frequent unwillingness and/or inability to argue your pasted quotes from your 'breitbart-like' sources, etc.. Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted October 21, 2014 Report Posted October 21, 2014 Great point. On a side note, everyone that's blocked me in this forum is severly leftwing and initiated the block first. I just responded because they had the nerve to continue to post on my status updates, even though they wouldn't let me.post on their status'. Utter and complete hypocrisy. Roger that....they are the most intolerant and more prone to personal attacks. It's as if they are entitled to do this because of an inherent "progressive" righteousness. Conservatives pay taxes, have rights, contribute to society, etc. just as much as the liberals. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
eyeball Posted October 21, 2014 Report Posted October 21, 2014 (edited) People with liberal political views are for some reason, much more intolerant of opposing views. Maybe they just get sick to death of listening to a bunch of crap sooner than others. Anyway, this forum is about as far into social media as I've been inclined to venture and if the acrimony reflected here is anything to go by it's far enough for me. It just seems like a faster way to wag one's tongue is all. Defriending can certainly have repercussions that extend beyond the virtual - I'm aware of more than a few dissolved friendships and strained relationships in the little town I live in over crap that gets posted online. Who needs it? There's definitely something to be said for anonymity. Edited October 21, 2014 by eyeball Quote I said now watch what you say they'll be calling you a radical, a liberal, oh fanatical criminal
Michael Hardner Posted October 21, 2014 Report Posted October 21, 2014 ...the smug superiority. Well if YOU were superior, you'd be smug too. Quote Looks like someone has a new patronizing catch phrase ! Michael Hardner
waldo Posted October 21, 2014 Report Posted October 21, 2014 While consistent conservatives are the most likely to see Facebook posts in line with their political views, consistent liberals are the most likely to block others on social networking sites because they disagree with their content. More than four-in-ten consistent liberals who use Facebook (44%) say they have blocked someone on a social networking site because of a political post. Consistent conservatives are less likely to have done this (31%), as are those with more mixed ideological views (about two-in-ten). I think part of the dynamic is that conservatives welcome the opportunity to compare/contrast ideology and resulting policies as a blood sport. The liberals already have a victim mindset going in. Facebook!!! Blocking someone is a sign of intolerance??? MLW member 'cybercoma' nailed it: Conservatives don't block people on social media because they're so loud-mouthed and intolerable that they're the ones being selected out of the relationships. It's not something to brag about. That and liberals are more likely to have friends with diverse viewpoints (those who can be classified as having a varying ideology to be blocked), while closed-minded conservatives prefer to seek the company of like-minded regressives. . Quote
Michael Hardner Posted October 21, 2014 Report Posted October 21, 2014 Who needs it? Nobody needs it. Life is too short than to try to discuss things with people who are closed minded. I would like to see, though, what the stats are about blocking/defriending people with the SAME point of view, for the same reasons. I have blocked both political views from newsfeeds - but more because they're not interested in talking. The study doesn't seem to say if people are blocking those with *opposing* views either. Quote Looks like someone has a new patronizing catch phrase ! Michael Hardner
waldo Posted October 21, 2014 Report Posted October 21, 2014 I think it stems from their views being reinforced by echo chambers in their private lives and especially online. echo, echo, echo!!! . Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted October 21, 2014 Report Posted October 21, 2014 Does this mean that the Pew report only reflects U.S. differences ? It's probably much more skewed in Canada ! Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
bush_cheney2004 Posted October 21, 2014 Report Posted October 21, 2014 Nobody needs it. Life is too short than to try to discuss things with people who are closed minded. On the other hand, dinner conversation can be very boring in an echo chamber. Maybe they need to rip opposing views just to stay awake. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
waldo Posted October 21, 2014 Report Posted October 21, 2014 (edited) Does this mean that the Pew report only reflects U.S. differences ? It's probably much more skewed in Canada! I was shocked you didn't jump on the OP for referencing a U.S. source/poll... but you worked your way there, hey! more skewed in Canada? Ya sure? Is a Canadian liberal... more liberal than a U.S. liberal? Cause it's a given U.S. far-right, bat-shyte crazy conservatives definitely skew the conservative country comparisons. Just sayin. Edited October 21, 2014 by waldo Quote
On Guard for Thee Posted October 21, 2014 Report Posted October 21, 2014 Does this mean that the Pew report only reflects U.S. differences ? It's probably much more skewed in Canada ! No it's even more diverse in Canada. Just take Waldo's posted diagram and add CTV and CBC. I'm confident you can figure out which side they go on. Quote
Shady Posted October 21, 2014 Author Report Posted October 21, 2014 Does this mean that the Pew report only reflects U.S. differences ? It's probably much more skewed in Canada ! You're probably right. Basically CBC, Globe and Mail, and Toronto Star. Quote
On Guard for Thee Posted October 21, 2014 Report Posted October 21, 2014 You're probably right. Basically CBC, Globe and Mail, and Toronto Star. He probably is right. I imagine most narrow minded Canadian conservatives get their "news" entirely from Fox. Quote
Shady Posted October 21, 2014 Author Report Posted October 21, 2014 He probably is right. I imagine most narrow minded Canadian conservatives get their "news" entirely from Fox. Fox doesn't really cover Canadian news, so no. But what you imagine is very telling. Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted October 21, 2014 Report Posted October 21, 2014 You're probably right. Basically CBC, Globe and Mail, and Toronto Star. I have long known about the Red Star....forget who Heather Mallick wrote/writes for. Still, I'll bet that far more Canadians gulp down lots of American news/views than vice versa. For instance, The Daily Show and Bill Maher are often quoted here. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
On Guard for Thee Posted October 21, 2014 Report Posted October 21, 2014 Fox doesn't really cover Canadian news, so no. But what you imagine is very telling. As I'm sure you are well aware we have the equivalent in Canada. You know, "affectionately" known as Fox news north? Quote
scribblet Posted October 21, 2014 Report Posted October 21, 2014 He probably is right. I imagine most narrow minded Canadian conservatives get their "news" entirely from Fox. Coulda fooled me, but then, that's a typical response from a group which consistently tries to suppress opposing opinions. e.g. vigorous opposition to Sun News Quote Hey Ho - Ontario Liberals Have to Go - Fight Wynne - save our province
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