How To Have A Rational Discussion

[bbbamI]

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Originally Posted by Amethyst In the flow chart, I would have added a "fail" node for anyone who raises his or her voice to make a point. I think one reason I rarely get upset in Internet discussions is that there is no audio track. Amethyst

Yep...and we can't interupt each other...

[Bestwifeever]

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Originally Posted by haha I saw this post and I am not happy with it, so I am returning to it. I may have given an impression that does not fully reflect my feelings. I have been helped by many posts from many people. I do usually read the threads that are more concerned with factual things than the pure opinion threads, but I get into those also. I have thought about this issue a fair amount. I felt that during the downturn in 08-09, and the subsequent recovery that it might have been better for me to just go off the board for a while. Random ideas, some affected by the very stressful market conditions, can be hard to resist. We are all social animals, and moods are catching. On the other hand, this board is full of people who are genuine experts on many things, many things that I really don't now and never will know very much about. So when I or someone else asks a question, and board members answer, it is always helpful to me. And like some others mentioned, I enjoy the humor, and the very real concern for other members that is very often evident here. Ha

I'm glad you posted this expanded consideration, Ha, as I am sure that very few of my posts meet anyone's standards of providing valuable information (just like in my real life!) but somehow I can't stop myself from posting anyway.

I appreciate the people who ask questions here about their portfolios or other financial decisions and the people who respond to them--it all gets added to the mesh of existing material that floats around in my brain and gets filtered in some kind of random decision tree if I find myself in a similar situation.

For example, not sure I'll find myself shopping at the Goodwill store yet, but I'm super impressed by what some people find there (Freebird I believe just snapped up some fancy shoe clips). And although I'll never be in a position to spend $300K a year, such fun to imagine it.

[Nords]

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Originally Posted by amethyst i think one reason i rarely get upset in internet discussions is that there is no audio track.

I think there is!!!*

*[I tried to type that in uppercase, but vBulletin seems to be turning down the audio track...]

[Amethyst]

Oh, Nords, if anybody should know the difference between verbal abuse on screen and verbal abuse in person, it's a submariner or any kind of sailor!

I cannot stand being loudly talked at, unless it's a noisy environment or something. I will leave an argument, rather than let a shouter/ranter hurt my ears and blood pressure.

Amethyst

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Originally Posted by Nords I think there is!!!* *[I tried to type that in uppercase, but vBulletin seems to be turning down the audio track...]

[rescueme]

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Originally Posted by Amethyst I think one reason I rarely get upset in Internet discussions is that there is no audio track.

But you can always add your own:

Absolute Sound Effects Archive

[kcowan]

The nuance of the tone of voice and facial expression adds immeasurably to any active dialog. Somehow smileys don't capture it at all...

[ls99]

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Originally Posted by Amethyst Oh, Nords, if anybody should know the difference between verbal abuse on screen and verbal abuse in person, it's a submariner or any kind of sailor! I cannot stand being loudly talked at, unless it's a noisy environment or something. I will leave an argument, rather than let a shouter/ranter hurt my ears and blood pressure. Amethyst

I guess being a recruit in the Army is out of the question then?

Below is fine example of Drill instructors giving guidance and direction.
You have to experience it to appreciate the impact.

Ignore if easily offended.

YouTube - Ears Open. Eyeballs Click.

[Amethyst]

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Originally Posted by rescueme But you can always add your own: Absolute Sound Effects Archive

Great idea! Emphasize your main points with a burp effect!

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Originally Posted by ls99 I guess being a recruit in the Army is out of the question then?

Gosh, no, that definitely qualifies as something that'd make me end a discussion in a hurry! I was just referring to Nords's service in particular.

A.