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Yet another alternative (while I am thinking of them) is that a small subsection of these people are in place and playing their debunking games in an organized effort to push a specfic agenda.
Originally posted by DJW001
For my own part, I object to sloppy thinking. People need to think clearly and make informed choices. I seldom bother to engage in political debates because often these amount to little more than opinion. When it comes to scientific matters, or matters of fact, there are definite methodologies which can be applied. Sadly, many people seem to lack these tools which are important for making sense of the world they live in. When I see people who are distressed because they cannot understand what is going on, I feel that compassion dictates that they be shown the skills they need. I also find it objectionable when people who should surely know better attempt to take advantage of other people's credulity or lack of knowledge in order to spread unnecessary fear. It's never about "winning an argument," just opening people's eyes a little.
Originally posted by MMPI2
Yet another alternative (while I am thinking of them) is that a small subsection of these people are in place and playing their debunking games in an organized effort to push a specfic agenda.
Originally posted by defuntion
reply to post by MMPI2
Without "debunkers" this site would spiral into a pointless fantasy-land populated purely with fiction, role-playing, and hoaxers out for attention and/or money.
Just saying...
Oh, and relating to the OP:
Debate may be purely an excerise of the mind for some...[
Originally posted by SmokeyDawn
I almost always appreciate
being corrected when I'm mistaken (when it's done
in a polite and logical manner! )
Originally posted by v01i0
Originally posted by SmokeyDawn
I almost always appreciate
being corrected when I'm mistaken (when it's done
in a polite and logical manner! )
I guess that's a good attitude, unless you accept everything merely because it is flattering
Just kidding. It's sign of wisdom to be able to correct opinions when they are proved wrong.
-v
Originally posted by SmokeyDawn
Originally posted by v01i0
Originally posted by SmokeyDawn
I almost always appreciate
being corrected when I'm mistaken (when it's done
in a polite and logical manner! )
I guess that's a good attitude, unless you accept everything merely because it is flattering
Just kidding. It's sign of wisdom to be able to correct opinions when they are proved wrong.
-v
But it's not flattery if it's TRUE....right??