Posted by Dinah on November 9, 2010, at 7:56:14
In reply to Re: Along the same lines, posted by Dr. Bob on November 9, 2010, at 0:46:35
> > Every once in awhile he'll say something that makes you *think* he is open to ideas. He's sucked me in many a time.
> > But he's NOT.
>
> Maybe it's unclear whether I am or not. Which could lead to anxiety.Boy, I agree with that. That may be the cause of some of my biggest complaints at Babble. You seem to allow discussion, without having any intention of changing based on it. Unless a poster is fortunate enough to stumble on the magic phrase that opens your mind to another point of view.
It is *intensely* frustrating to pour effort into something that is futile. If you're going to do something and have set your mind to it, I think I'd prefer you just say so.
I suspect you think of it as keeping the lines of communication open. But perhaps you could come up with a ratings system of how likely it is you'll change your mind.
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