Has Participating Had Any Effect On Your Opinions?

[buckman]

I've softened my position a couple times. I feel if you can't be moved, you either are a freaking genius who thinks they know all or just too impressed with yourself to admit that someone else might be right. I would consider either of these a flaw.

[spence]

Originally Posted by buckman

I've softened my position a couple times. I feel if you can't be moved, you either are a freaking genius who thinks they know all or just too impressed with yourself to admit that someone else might be right. I would consider either of these a flaw.

I would generally agree with this. While I can't think of a "position" of mine that's fundamentally changed, at times I've been exposed to information I didn't know that helped refine my understanding.

That being said, I see more banal talking points and little actual thinking.

-spence

[Swimmer]

Originally Posted by spence

I would generally agree with this. While I can't think of a "position" of mine that's fundamentally changed, at times I've been exposed to information I didn't know that helped refine my understanding.

That being said, I see more banal talking points and little actual thinking.

-spence

I agree with the above. I am always opened to what anyone else has to say. Always will be.

[The Dad Fisherman]

Originally Posted by buckman

you either are a freaking genius who thinks they know all.

Thank You and I do

Originally Posted by buckman

or just too impressed with yourself to admit that someone else might be right.

I'll admit it....I'm just Still Waiting

[Joe]

I suppose it depends if you consider the softening of a position a change of opinion, or the same opinion to a lesser degree.