Reminder:
A difference of opinion is not an attack.
We can only have meaningful discussion if we maintain the ability to disagree politely.
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.Someone once said, it's a mark of an educated mind entertain a thought even if he/she would not accept it
AliuOluwatoyin
Level 3
Mar 4, 2019
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who do you define entertain it?
@benhmiller an intelligent mind hehe
I actually blocked someone last week, which I have NEVER done before, because he got extremely angry and hostile and went to personal attacks because I expressed a point of view about the differences between men and women that disagreed with his.
A2Jennifer
Level 8
Mar 3, 2019
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I haven't had to do that yet. I did comment on something awhile back and someone responded really rudely and in a condescending way It was when I'd just started on this website so was a little leery anyhow. The guy that I'd been responding to actually messaged me privately to say he disagreed with what I'd expressed but felt I was treated unjustly. I really appreciated that. I'm not a shrinking violet by any means though! Anyhow, sorry you had to experience that!
I think it depends on perspective..
I have got into arguements with people who it seemed like they were attacking (either me , or a gender or a group) .. looking back, i think they actually believed whole heartedly that what they were spouting was just an "opinion " even though not once , on anything they said was phrased as an opinion.
Big thing, as you mentioned.. be polite about .
If they can't (or i can't).. then i am tempted to just block or ignore that person.. especially if it looks like no common middle ground is possible.
hippydog
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Mar 3, 2019
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Ideally i think you're right. In reality it depends on the person(s) you are speaking to IMHO.
kensmile4u
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Mar 3, 2019
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