Sunday66, quibbling, and just repeating the same assertion, are not persuasive. If your correspondents are ignorant — quite possible — then enlighten them yourself, don't offer them a teacherly admonition to go and read it for themselves. The tone of your posts say that you understand something that others may not. Please tell us what it is, in your own words. Otherwise, why are you posting here?
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You are causing the hostility.gad-fly wrote: ↑July 26th, 2022, 9:36 pmThat is not the point. This forum is not meant to grade and compare personal achievement, nor to allow shouting match among stubborn contestants. This forum channels influence and persuasion by reasoning.
you have read Aristotle more than anyone else, or at least, more than me? I shall have my lips sealed.
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Good. Two people harassing me. Time to move on probably. I know who the moderators are. Sorry, don't care. Get over yourselves.Pattern-chaser wrote: ↑July 27th, 2022, 8:48 amSunday66, quibbling, and just repeating the same assertion, are not persuasive. If your correspondents are ignorant — quite possible — then enlighten them yourself, don't offer them a teacherly admonition to go and read it for themselves. The tone of your posts say that you understand something that others may not. Please tell us what it is, in your own words. Otherwise, why are you posting here?
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For everyone here, it would help to recap, every now and then, on "How to have productive philosophical conversations", the first topic on General Philosophy, before tapping another word and moving on. If 10 pages are too many, go through the first couple.Sunday66 wrote: ↑July 27th, 2022, 10:33 amGood. Two people harassing me. Time to move on probably. I know who the moderators are. Sorry, don't care. Get over yourselves.Pattern-chaser wrote: ↑July 27th, 2022, 8:48 amSunday66, quibbling, and just repeating the same assertion, are not persuasive. If your correspondents are ignorant — quite possible — then enlighten them yourself, don't offer them a teacherly admonition to go and read it for themselves. The tone of your posts say that you understand something that others may not. Please tell us what it is, in your own words. Otherwise, why are you posting here?
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You are a sophist. Take a break. Stop lecturing the learned.gad-fly wrote: ↑July 27th, 2022, 11:10 amFor everyone here, it would help to recap, every now and then, on "How to have productive philosophical conversations", the first topic on General Philosophy, before tapping another word and moving on. If 10 pages are too many, go through the first couple.Sunday66 wrote: ↑July 27th, 2022, 10:33 amGood. Two people harassing me. Time to move on probably. I know who the moderators are. Sorry, don't care. Get over yourselves.Pattern-chaser wrote: ↑July 27th, 2022, 8:48 amSunday66, quibbling, and just repeating the same assertion, are not persuasive. If your correspondents are ignorant — quite possible — then enlighten them yourself, don't offer them a teacherly admonition to go and read it for themselves. The tone of your posts say that you understand something that others may not. Please tell us what it is, in your own words. Otherwise, why are you posting here?
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You aren't being harassed. On the contrary, both of us have asked that you express your ideas more clearly, so that we all might more easily discuss the matter in hand. This was done with courtesy, and yet you assert that our approaches are harassment. I cannot prevent you from seeing things this way, but I regret it anyway. Good luck and bon voyage!
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If you are one of "the learned", then please demonstrate your learning. It's a simple and courteous request; how about it?
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The moderators are always the most ignorant and most hostile people on every forum. Easy to spot.Pattern-chaser wrote: ↑July 27th, 2022, 11:18 amYou aren't being harassed. On the contrary, both of us have asked that you express your ideas more clearly, so that we all might more easily discuss the matter in hand. This was done with courtesy, and yet you assert that our approaches are harassment. I cannot prevent you from seeing things this way, but I regret it anyway. Good luck and bon voyage!
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Sy Borg is a moderator, but gad-fly and I are not. No-one has been hostile to you, and ignorance is something we all share, so I don't see what your problem is. You seem angry and dismissive because your ideas have not simply been accepted without due consideration. But that's what this forum is for: due consideration of any/all ideas presented.Sunday66 wrote: ↑July 27th, 2022, 11:21 amThe moderators are always the most ignorant and most hostile people on every forum. Easy to spot.Pattern-chaser wrote: ↑July 27th, 2022, 11:18 amYou aren't being harassed. On the contrary, both of us have asked that you express your ideas more clearly, so that we all might more easily discuss the matter in hand. This was done with courtesy, and yet you assert that our approaches are harassment. I cannot prevent you from seeing things this way, but I regret it anyway. Good luck and bon voyage!
If you believe that you have been attacked or harassed, perhaps it is "time to move on", as you opined above? That would be a shame, as you seem to have some interesting ideas, when you allow them through. But you must do as you think best.
I repeat: good luck and bon voyage!
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Bye asshole.Pattern-chaser wrote: ↑July 27th, 2022, 12:50 pmSy Borg is a moderator, but gad-fly and I are not. No-one has been hostile to you, and ignorance is something we all share, so I don't see what your problem is. You seem angry and dismissive because your ideas have not simply been accepted without due consideration. But that's what this forum is for: due consideration of any/all ideas presented.Sunday66 wrote: ↑July 27th, 2022, 11:21 amThe moderators are always the most ignorant and most hostile people on every forum. Easy to spot.Pattern-chaser wrote: ↑July 27th, 2022, 11:18 amYou aren't being harassed. On the contrary, both of us have asked that you express your ideas more clearly, so that we all might more easily discuss the matter in hand. This was done with courtesy, and yet you assert that our approaches are harassment. I cannot prevent you from seeing things this way, but I regret it anyway. Good luck and bon voyage!
If you believe that you have been attacked or harassed, perhaps it is "time to move on", as you opined above? That would be a shame, as you seem to have some interesting ideas, when you allow them through. But you must do as you think best.
I repeat: good luck and bon voyage!
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One characteristic of the philosopher is to dismiss the megalomaniac, the bully, and the fouled-mouthed, with humor.
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I won't worry about what led up to this. I certainly wouldn't want to violate the forum rules by, for an example, accusing someone of trolling (not you, PC). I will just point out that this was an excellent and proper response for a philosopher. You may be a stoic and not even know it! You saw intuitively that someone else's drama doesn't need to affect you unless you choose to allow it. You maintained your calm amidst the storm of everyday life, which is perhaps the greatest benefit that stoicism promises (and delivers!).Pattern-chaser wrote: ↑July 27th, 2022, 12:50 pmsy Borg is a moderator, but gad-fly and I are not. No-one has been hostile to you, and ignorance is something we all share, so I don't see what your problem is. You seem angry and dismissive because your ideas have not simply been accepted without due consideration. But that's what this forum is for: due consideration of any/all ideas presented.
If you believe that you have been attacked or harassed, perhaps it is "time to move on", as you opined above? That would be a shame, as you seem to have some interesting ideas, when you allow them through. But you must do as you think best.
I repeat: good luck and bon voyage!
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Pattern-chaser wrote: ↑July 27th, 2022, 12:50 pmsy Borg is a moderator, but gad-fly and I are not. No-one has been hostile to you, and ignorance is something we all share, so I don't see what your problem is. You seem angry and dismissive because your ideas have not simply been accepted without due consideration. But that's what this forum is for: due consideration of any/all ideas presented.
If you believe that you have been attacked or harassed, perhaps it is "time to move on", as you opined above? That would be a shame, as you seem to have some interesting ideas, when you allow them through. But you must do as you think best.
I repeat: good luck and bon voyage!
Yes, there is trolling, sadly, and there are also divas, who respond negatively when their narcissistic self-regard is questioned. It looks as though this might have been such a case.chewybrian wrote: ↑July 29th, 2022, 6:57 am I won't worry about what led up to this. I certainly wouldn't want to violate the forum rules by, for an example, accusing someone of trolling (not you, PC).
chewybrian wrote: ↑July 29th, 2022, 6:57 am I will just point out that this was an excellent and proper response for a philosopher. You may be a stoic and not even know it!
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Following the above, i posted "Trolling" which attracted some viewers and about 8 replies or so. The post has since disappeared out of trace. I wonder if the deletion is a mistake, or the posting is a mistake in the first place.Pattern-chaser wrote: ↑July 29th, 2022, 9:04 amPattern-chaser wrote: ↑July 27th, 2022, 12:50 pmsy Borg is a moderator, but gad-fly and I are not. No-one has been hostile to you, and ignorance is something we all share, so I don't see what your problem is. You seem angry and dismissive because your ideas have not simply been accepted without due consideration. But that's what this forum is for: due consideration of any/all ideas presented.
If you believe that you have been attacked or harassed, perhaps it is "time to move on", as you opined above? That would be a shame, as you seem to have some interesting ideas, when you allow them through. But you must do as you think best.
I repeat: good luck and bon voyage!Yes, there is trolling, sadly, and there are also divas, who respond negatively when their narcissistic self-regard is questioned. It looks as though this might have been such a case.chewybrian wrote: ↑July 29th, 2022, 6:57 am I won't worry about what led up to this. I certainly wouldn't want to violate the forum rules by, for an example, accusing someone of trolling (not you, PC).
chewybrian wrote: ↑July 29th, 2022, 6:57 am I will just point out that this was an excellent and proper response for a philosopher. You may be a stoic and not even know it!
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