Originally posted by mikelomMike, strong minded folks are often inclined to rivet on particular facets of a topic (over which they happenen to feel strongly about
Most of the last 200 threads in the general forum are debatable.
What happened to moderation? In general? 😉
Or is that debatable also? 😳
or have an axe to grind) and make it a point to disagree. Debates are usually of a formal nature and governed by established rules...
neither of which would apply to the RHP GF. The part of the definition that does, now and then, apply is the penchant for fighting. Though
unfortunate, in the long run the cooler heads will usually prevail. Exceptions... long standing personality conflicts and conflict addition.
Timely thread. Thanks. -gb 🙂
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyPlease clarify. There seem to be limited options for participating in a thread:
Mike, strong minded folks are often inclined to rivet on particular facets of a topic (over which they happenen to feel strongly about
or have an axe to grind) and make it a point to disagree. Debates are usually of a formal nature and governed by established rules...
neither of which would apply to the RHP GF. The part of the definition that does ...[text shortened]... .. long standing personality conflicts and conflict addition.
Timely thread. Thanks. -gb 🙂
Agree
Disagree
Change the subject
Ask for clarification
Everything else seems to be a variation of those four. Now isn't the first step of debating a topic the expression of disagreement? Is your preference that people not post in your threads if they disagree with anything you've said? Or are you going to post what you consider to be the rules of debate and how they differ from people expressing a disagreement.
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Originally posted by pawnhandlerNot at all. Opposite is true. Purpose was to gently temper Mike's view.
Please clarify. There seem to be limited options for participating in a thread:
Agree
Disagree
Change the subject
Ask for clarification
Everything else seems to be a variation of those four. Now isn't the first step of debating a topic the expression of disagreement? Is your preference that people not post in your threads if they disagree wit consider to be the rules of debate and how they differ from people expressing a disagreement.
Debate, disagreement, discourse, etc, are good. How else do we learn?
Edit: Please read the post to Mike again. I was essentially taking mild exception, dismissing excessive debate
as an issue and promoting (open, spirited, vigorous) mutually beneficial conversation. -gb
