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originally posted by: grainofsand
a reply to: rickymouse It is a pity though, and don't get me wrong, I have the same pride issues as anyone else, but I do separate discussion from character assasination.
There's a particular member who I do think is someone who I most definitely wouldn't want a pint with but I have starred the guy and posted supportive comments on the rare occasions we ever agree lol
Well put.
originally posted by: CriticalStinker
A me me me generation sometimes makes adults reflect on emotion rather than open mindedness and logic. Amazing what man can accomplish when we can detach ourselves from our ego and collaborate in healthy but aggressive debate and problem solving.
That is so true!
originally posted by: LesMisanthrope
It makes you wonder how those who let their emotions drive their debate would operate in a pub setting. This sort of online conversation is missing the most important aspects of talk—body language, and beer.
In most debates I've seen between intellectuals, the opponents do go out for a beer afterwords. Maybe that sort of humanity is needed here, as it's difficult to extend an olive branch after ridiculing one's ideas from 1000s of mile away.
Personal emotions sometimes damaging reasoned debate…
Agreed, and I don't, although I do hold back on being unfriendly as I find that to be a surefire way to ruin debate.
originally posted by: intrptr
You have no idea who is on the other end of a debate. Don't make the mistake of becoming too friendly with total strangers you've never met.
Agreed, and I don't, although I do hold back on being unfriendly as I find that to be a surefire way to ruin debate.
originally posted by: olaru12
Ideology, ego and emotions are intertwined psychologically. Even a perceived threat will elicit an emotional response.
Defense mechanisms vary but the flight or fight response is imo hardwired into our psyche.
allpsych.com...-So