The importance of intelligent debate - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lush · 02-26-2003, 01:48 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>If there is a thread that is for discussing why people hate apples, then I am saying that no one should post an opinion (valid or not) on why they like apples. I just don't think it is right because it doesn't help the progress of the discussion. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>So what you desire is a thread for slapping each other on the back, and nothing more? Where is the fun in that? Furthermore, where is the merit of such a discussion?<P>I don't think the problem lies in disagreement, but in the way people choose to express it, as well as in the way others choose to react to it.

02-26-2003, 01:48 PM	#22
Lush Fair and Cold Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the big onion Posts: 1,770	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>If there is a thread that is for discussing why people hate apples, then I am saying that no one should post an opinion (valid or not) on why they like apples. I just don't think it is right because it doesn't help the progress of the discussion. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>So what you desire is a thread for slapping each other on the back, and nothing more? Where is the fun in that? Furthermore, where is the merit of such a discussion?<P>I don't think the problem lies in disagreement, but in the way people choose to express it, as well as in the way others choose to react to it. __________________ ~The beginning is the word and the end is silence. And in between are all the stories. This is one of mine~