The Black and White World of Lit

[zipman]

Why is it that so few people here can see the gray in life?

Is anything really black and white?


I find myself amazed at the number of people who will argue about something, and yet not acknowledge legitimate arguments made against them.

I find this especially prevalent in political threads between Republicans and Demcrats?

So why do you think this occurs?

 

[J.B.]

Who told you I had gray?!

 

[Rubyfruit]

One of my daughters has gray eyes.

It's a really beautiful color.

 

[J.B.]

I've never owned a pair of grey shoes... Must go shopping now...

 

[glamorilla]

Why is it that so few people here can see the gray in life?

Is anything really black and white?


I find myself amazed at the number of people who will argue about something, and yet not acknowledge legitimate arguments made against them.

I find this especially prevalent in political threads between Republicans and Demcrats?

So why do you think this occurs?

i heard you're hot.

 

[Rubyfruit]

Zip is a hunk of burning man love, Glam.

 

[A Desert Rose]

Why is it that so few people here can see the gray in life?

Is anything really black and white?


I find myself amazed at the number of people who will argue about something, and yet not acknowledge legitimate arguments made against them.

I find this especially prevalent in political threads between Republicans and Demcrats?

So why do you think this occurs?

If they were all Libertarians, there would be no argument.

 

[RosevilleCAguy]

Why is it that so few people here can see the gray in life?

Is anything really black and white?


I find myself amazed at the number of people who will argue about something, and yet not acknowledge legitimate arguments made against them.

I find this especially prevalent in political threads between Republicans and Demcrats?

So why do you think this occurs?

Because some people who own computers are in the habit of forming opinions on things they know nothing about. At best their opinions are drawn from analysis provided by other sources rather than thinking for themselves.

Its hard to argue against a belief masquerading as an "informed opinion."

 

[Smiley777]

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If they were all Libertarians, there would be no argument.

Lol

 

[zipman]

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i heard you're hot.

Thanks Glam, I like to think so. But then again, I have a magic mirror which tells me that every morning.

Okay it's not magic, it's just a cheap tape recorder that says it, but I still listen

 

[zipman]

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Because some people who own computers are in the habit of forming opinions on things they know nothing about. At best their opinions are drawn from analysis provided by other sources rather than thinking for themselves.

Its hard to argue against a belief masquerading as an "informed opinion."

Yes, but my question is why does one side have to be 100% right and the other wrong.

How often have you ever heard someone say "that's a good point" as opposed to the number of times a poster will reply by bringing up an unrelated topic to support their point that the other side is wrong?

Rose - Even Libertarians do this.

 

[Sheaf_Beast]

opinions and ideas

Watch your opinions and ideas change, when you go thru the diffrent seasons of your life.

 

[RosevilleCAguy]

Zip is a hunk of burning man love, Glam.

Yeah, but will he let your dog pee on his lawn without getting upset about it?

 

[zipman]

Zip is a hunk of burning man love, Glam.

Ruby is so flattering she could make Danny Devito feel like Antonio Banderas with one post

 

[J.B.]

Antonio Banderas is ugly

 

[zipman]

Antonio Banderas is ugly

Ruby is so flattering she could make Danny Devito feel like (fill in name of male moviestar you think is hot with one post

Roseville - I would if I didn't live in a NYC apartment. That's just the way us "hunk of burning man love" guys think.

 

[RosevilleCAguy]

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Yes, but my question is why does one side have to be 100% right and the other wrong.

How often have you ever heard someone say "that's a good point" as opposed to the number of times a poster will reply by bringing up an unrelated topic to support their point that the other side is wrong?

Rose - Even Libertarians do this.

A lot of times, especially when arguing beliefs, people will become ego involved, or be ego involved from the outset. This usually results in the "argument" being nothing more than an exercise in attempted domination rather than a free exchange of ideas or an attempt to understand the other person's view.

Sometimes I will initially ask "Is there anything I can say that will change your opinion?" If not, then I will either spen my time elsewhere, or, in rare cases, will engage in further dialog in an attempt to at least understand where the other person is coming from. I usually don't do the latter too much though. Fanatics tend to repeat their arguments after a short period of time. Quantity, not quality dontchaknow.

 

[RosevilleCAguy]

Antonio Banderas is ugly

You just say that cause all men desire your big tits.

 

[J.B.]

No. (though that is a plus). I just can’t stand him and find him a bit gross lookin’

 

[RosevilleCAguy]

No. (though that is a plus). I just can’t stand him and find him a bit gross lookin’

LOL.

 

[zipman]

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A lot of times, especially when arguing beliefs, people will become ego involved, or be ego involved from the outset. This usually results in the "argument" being nothing more than an exercise in attempted domination rather than a free exchange of ideas or an attempt to understand the other person's view.

Sometimes I will initially ask "Is there anything I can say that will change your opinion?" If not, then I will either spen my time elsewhere, or, in rare cases, will engage in further dialog in an attempt to at least understand where the other person is coming from. I usually don't do the latter too much though. Fanatics tend to repeat their arguments after a short period of time. Quantity, not quality dontchaknow.

I agree with what you are saying, I just find it interesting how infrequently "discussion" occurs here on this "discussion board."

It becomes a case of two people (or more) presenting and re-presenting their point of view ad nauseum.

 

[Bidin~Time]

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I agree with what you are saying, I just find it interesting how infrequently "discussion" occurs here on this "discussion board."

It becomes a case of two people (or more) presenting and re-presenting their point of view ad nauseum.

Some people are incapable of recognizing a "no win" situation.

Others are incapable of recognizing that when a valid point is made, it doesn't necessarily invalidate their position.

When they start regurgitating the same views by simply rewording them, that's when I go post fluff for a while. Fluff may be just as pointless, but at least it's entertaining.

 

[RosevilleCAguy]

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Some people are incapable of recognizing a "no win" situation.

Others are incapable of recognizing that when a valid point is made, it doesn't necessarily invalidate their position.

When they start regurgitating the same views by simply rewording them, that's when I go post fluff for a while. Fluff may be just as pointless, but at least it's entertaining.

You're wrong, god dammit.

Oh, and your mother dresses you funny.

 

[Bidin~Time]

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You're wrong, god dammit.

Oh, and your mother dresses you funny.

I like being wrong, it's my little cry for attention.

The woman has no fashion sense. None at all. I keep tellin her... leopardskin tights are strictly an after 5 item.

 

[RosevilleCAguy]

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I like being wrong, it's my little cry for attention.

The woman has no fashion sense. None at all. I keep tellin her... leopardskin tights are strictly an after 5 item.

You just don't get it, do you? How can I be patently argumentative if you keep agreeing?

Okay, at the risk of turning into a "Bugs Bunny" cartoon......

You're right......