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Post by savagejay on Aug 17, 2008 16:19:47 GMT -5
Hi Everyone,
I just wanted to clarify a few things for those that visit this forum.
Typically, as with things as passionate as politics and religion... you will often find very heated and sometimes irrational behavior here... don't get the wrong idea!
Hard-lined discussions and even arguments is what sets us apart from animals. Passion, in what you believe in... needs to be defended at all cost.
I have had some absolutely beautiful arguments on here, but i think you will see, despite how heated they can become, they always stop short of the dastardly deeds.
We must not discourage this type of behavior, but encourage it completely.
All too often today you will find the mind-control change agents (read that as liberal public school officials and unions) saying how damaging competition is. They want to remove all forms of aggression from young men as they mature... They even go so far in the US as to have new school sports programs where there is no winner as to make sure nobody gets their feelings hurt.
This is absurd.
So, not to make a huge speech about this, you will often find people like Doc Warren, BrightEyes and others often arguing on here, but it is all good. Simply being an NB member already puts these guys high on my list as acceptable humans, so if you see us flipping out on each other, don't fret, it is all in good self importance... and remember, selfishness to a point is fine, it helps propel the human spirit!
Warmest regards,
SavageJay
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Post by docwarren on Aug 17, 2008 18:37:38 GMT -5
I don't look at things as arguments. I consider them discussions.
Arguments are for people who don't get along. Discussions are conversations between friends and peers.
I am open to listen to anyone's point of view. I won't always agree with them, but I WILL listen.
It is called RESPECT. Respect for others and their opinions. Respect that not everyone has the same belief systems you may have. Respect that although you may disagree about a "World Affairs" topic, we are here because of a game that we love to play. And play with similar values. One of those values is.......RESPECT.
It carries over with all things. Whether it be ET or a discussion on a message board.
doc
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