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Old 11-20-2007, 11:10 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by coberst View Post
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You are correct. There are many attitudes toward argumentation. I do however think that the common view is that if we are having an argument we are engaged in a verbal altercation. If I tell some one that I had an argument with Dave most people will think hat we ‘had words’.
Yes, Coberst, and I do like your post and your thoughts, and the clarity with which you write.

And cos your name is Coberst, I keep picturing Stephen Colbert when I read your posts. And admittedly have a crush on him.

Well all the same, I think it is true that argument carries the negative connatation far more than the neutral ground I wrote about as a means to discussion.

But for me, forums have been healthy. I have learned to stand my ground, learned to listen to others better, and have found arguments have served to make me a stronger person, and able to listen to and weigh the reasons of others more.

Again, great thoughts of yours, Coberst.

OhDear