Posted by alexandra_k on December 3, 2005, at 21:36:42
In reply to Me too » Gabbix2, posted by verne on December 3, 2005, at 21:13:37
> I like to present an idea, make a statement, or show off something I found rummaging around in my head, and then run for the hills.
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> I never liked debate. I look at other points of view the way I might look at a painting or sculpture. I can't "disagree" with what someone else sees or experiences.
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> Imagine if you said you liked chocolate chip ice cream and I said I disagreed? Whether the topic is the origin of the universe or the flavor of ice cream, it's all the same to me. In the end, there's nothing to disagree about.
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> When I do get into an "argument" I just keep presenting my view from as many angles as possible without much real discussion. I'm just not quick enough on my feet to fence with people.
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> That's not to say, I won't listen to others and even change my mind. Sometimes I will even shift paradigms, or as I like to say, move to a new crawlspace.hey.
well i hope... i never disrespect your experiences, your opinion, and / or your point of view. i like to argue about things... but thats because (for me) it is about pushing ones understanding a bit deeper (learning new things, relinquishing the false etc). But I *do* appreciate that not everybody is into that. and... if i tried to express myself and someone had a go at my logical distortions...grr.
thats happened often enough (not on the boards)
for me to know that i really don't cope with that very well at all.
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