Quote:
Originally Posted by Blingy
[You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]
Yes. I've lived in enough places and learned different viewpoints for so many different things I can't imagine a mind or life that doesn't value others perspective regardless if you agree with it or not. Learning what others believe and why they believe what they do is a precious thing.
...Understanding others and even changing views is how I learn and grow.
|
If you think I don't value others' perspectives regardless of whether I agree with them or not, then you quite misunderstand me. My criticism of Off Topic posters is precisely
because I value others' perspectives; but I consistently see posters talk in a circle, vastly oversimplify, repeat their own religious convictions or conspiracy beliefs instead of logic-based arguments, ignore each other's points...I'm still not convinced
you guys are valuing each others' perspectives.
I don't engage in Off Topic discussions because I am quite sure I won't get anywhere with you people.
Now, some Off Topic'ers are coming out of the woodwork to claim that people learn from each other here, and that people aren't just talking past each other 100% of the time. I'm not convinced.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Blingy
[You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]
Since February I've seen my IRL friends 3 times. This place is a good spot to sit back and listen/read.
|
Alright. I'm sorry I appeared to threaten this place, no matter how fucked-up it is. I for real take it back. Please don't worry; I'm confident they won't delete the Off Topic forum.
I admit: just because I throw up my hands when I catch a glimpse of Off Topic in New Posts doesn't mean you all should be denied this...experience. I have bookmarked the magic filter Baler made for me and I will no longer trouble these waters.