"Causes of Spirituality Forum Dysfunction"

35. Grampy Bobby

Originally posted by Agerg

35. Grampy Bobby

36. Dishonesty (in the guise of playful banter)

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
[b]"Causes of Spirituality Forum Dysfunction"

1. Argumentation for Its Own Sake

2. Red Herrings and False Issues

3. Seeking to Embarrass

4. Personal Accomplishment Bragging

5. Failure to Listen

6. Insensitivity to Veiled Interest

7. False Motivations

8. Abrasive Pressure Tactics

9. Irrelevant Tread Topics

10. Off Topic ...[text shortened]... time to time, of those we're
vulnerable to in our areas of weakness. Let's improve. (gb)[/b]

26. Disputes that are irresolvable by reasoned discussion of evidence, and at the same time are infinitely important to the disputants.

Originally posted by JS357
26. Disputes that are irresolvable by reasoned discussion of evidence, and at the same time are infinitely important to the disputants.

In most serious conversations (and/or debates), points of impasse are met. Though dysfunctional in terms of further progress, information's been shared and insights gained. All parties may reach new breakthroughs next time around. gb

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
36. Dishonesty (in the guise of playful banter)

Dasa used to bring the dishonesty one up a lot, however he did not consider that it was in the guise of playful banter.

The Instructor

Let's reverse the topic theme:

"Behaviors Contributing to Spirituality Forum Effectiveness and Benefit"

1. Sensitivity toward the feelings and needs of others, instead of hypersensitivity to your own.

2.