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09-30-2008, 03:00 PM
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Has Participating Had Any Effect On Your Opinions?
Can anyone recall an occasion when, through the discussion of a political topic (here on this board) where the belief, opinion, or position they held before discussing said topic has undergone a change to the contrary?
In other words, has discussing something here ever made you change your mind?
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09-30-2008, 03:16 PM
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Nope....
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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09-30-2008, 03:33 PM
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Old Guy
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Nope too
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09-30-2008, 03:35 PM
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yes
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09-30-2008, 03:41 PM
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Sure, I think Nebe is funny now.
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09-30-2008, 03:41 PM
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sick of bluefish
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yes. Believe it or not, I only argue so that others can change my mind. I want to hear the other side.
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making s-b.com a kinder, gentler place for all 
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09-30-2008, 04:04 PM
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I have seen the light a few times.
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09-30-2008, 06:28 PM
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I'm reading Buckman's reply as no.
I'm a "no" also.
I'm asking because I've never actually seen it happen, and I was wondering if maybe it happened, but a person simply chose to keep it to himself. I've read no evidence of it - but I've only been reading this board a couple of years.
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10-01-2008, 05:35 AM
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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.
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10-01-2008, 06:42 AM
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Quote:
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.
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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.
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10-01-2008, 07:13 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by buckman
you either are a freaking genius who thinks they know all.
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Thank You and I do
Quote:
Originally Posted by buckman
or just too impressed with yourself to admit that someone else might be right.
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I'll admit it....I'm just Still Waiting |
"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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10-01-2008, 07:42 AM
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I suppose it depends if you consider the softening of a position a change of opinion, or the same opinion to a lesser degree.
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10-01-2008, 07:45 AM
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Also known as OAK
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Positions changed radically, no
Learned a thing or two.
Yup
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Bryan
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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10-01-2008, 10:49 AM
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Quote:
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
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I agree with the above. I am always opened to what anyone else has to say. Always will be. |
Swimmer a.k.a. YO YO MA
Serial Mailbox Killer/Seal Fisherman
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10-01-2008, 08:32 PM
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I have to admit Spence finally did convince me that Kumbaya is a really cool song.   |
The beatings will continue until morale improves
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