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Originally Posted by Videri
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If you think I don't value others' perspectives regardless of whether I agree with them or not, then you quite misunderstand me.
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I know you value other peoples perspectives. I value yours, douglass, BB, Woke, Pat, gwair and on and on and on. It feels like we're shouting that we agree with each other while getting red in the face.
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Originally Posted by Videri
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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.
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I was a philosophy major for awhile. I can't speak for others but if I typed out a full explanation of my beliefs as it pertains to every topic I post in nobody would read anything. You are correct in that we talk in circles, oversimplify, blah blah blah. Society as a whole has become use to sound bites. Explain anything reasonably well and the audience gets lost. It would be great if everybody was a good enough writer to make their point quickly and completely but many of us have simply been trained out of doing that.
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Originally Posted by Videri
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I don't engage in Off Topic discussions because I am quite sure I won't get anywhere with you people.
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Many people you won't but some of us (me included) appreciate a fresh perspective on any number of topics. This sub forum can be a cesspit but there's also some pretty nice nuggets of information.