Arguing Online
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Somedays I'm reminded of a seriously politically incorrect quote. Today is one of those days, and I thought I would share, so enjoy. "Arguing on the internet is like competing in the Special Olympics. No matter who wins, you're all still retards." :)
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Somedays I'm reminded of a seriously politically incorrect quote. Today is one of those days, and I thought I would share, so enjoy. "Arguing on the internet is like competing in the Special Olympics. No matter who wins, you're all still retards." :)
That quote originates from someone who doesn't have the brains to argue. I bet he/she would rather fall back on violence than the power of the word. :) -- My name in Katakana is ヨルゲン. My name in German is Jörgen. My name in Mandarin/Kanji is 乔尔根 西格瓦德森. My name in Korean is 요르겐. I blog too now[^]
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Somedays I'm reminded of a seriously politically incorrect quote. Today is one of those days, and I thought I would share, so enjoy. "Arguing on the internet is like competing in the Special Olympics. No matter who wins, you're all still retards." :)
lmuth wrote: "Arguing on the internet is like competing in the Special Olympics. No matter who wins, you're all still retards." I think the internet was actually invented by retards, thus producing a trickle-down affect. Later, JoeSox "Life itself is a quotation." - Jorge Luis Borges CPMCv1.0 ↔ humanaiproject.org
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That quote originates from someone who doesn't have the brains to argue. I bet he/she would rather fall back on violence than the power of the word. :) -- My name in Katakana is ヨルゲン. My name in German is Jörgen. My name in Mandarin/Kanji is 乔尔根 西格瓦德森. My name in Korean is 요르겐. I blog too now[^]
There is an old saying about dating that goes: "Candys dandy but liqours quicker" I would suggest that the same applies to arguing: Sometimes the "power of the word" is defeated by a good right followed by a left hook - or to you more astute - a reverse heel kick followed by a palm thrust to the nose. Arguing can be ambigious - every body thinks that they won - fighting is not - there is a clear winner. Some people just need that clarity. Richard "Under certain circumstances, profanity provides a relief denied even to prayer --Mark Twain (1835 - 1910)
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That quote originates from someone who doesn't have the brains to argue. I bet he/she would rather fall back on violence than the power of the word. :) -- My name in Katakana is ヨルゲン. My name in German is Jörgen. My name in Mandarin/Kanji is 乔尔根 西格瓦德森. My name in Korean is 요르겐. I blog too now[^]
Jörgen Sigvardsson wrote: I bet he/she would rather fall back on violence than the power of the word. For someone studying the arts you have a strange way of reacting towards violence. Or, are you telling me that if someone broke your nose you'd only talk to them about it, but you're going to study the arts anyway? Lemme guess, kicking aids your vocabulary? Jeremy Falcon
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Jörgen Sigvardsson wrote: I bet he/she would rather fall back on violence than the power of the word. For someone studying the arts you have a strange way of reacting towards violence. Or, are you telling me that if someone broke your nose you'd only talk to them about it, but you're going to study the arts anyway? Lemme guess, kicking aids your vocabulary? Jeremy Falcon
:confused: Just because I know how to use my body to overpower my opponent, doesn't mean that I should. Especially not to convince anyone in an argument! However, should anyone throw a punch at me, I will defend myself. But I generally don't argue with psychopaths, so I don't think physical defence will ever be an issue, especially not on internet forums. I'm curious though... what was the purpose of this straw man? I think it is obvious by now that you'd rather use fists than words in an argument. Everyone, including you, wants to win, don't they? :P -- My name in Katakana is ヨルゲン. My name in German is Jörgen. My name in Mandarin/Kanji is 乔尔根 西格瓦德森. My name in Korean is 요르겐. I blog too now[^]
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Somedays I'm reminded of a seriously politically incorrect quote. Today is one of those days, and I thought I would share, so enjoy. "Arguing on the internet is like competing in the Special Olympics. No matter who wins, you're all still retards." :)
"No, that's wrong. But don't worry. There are no stupid answers, just stupid people".
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There is an old saying about dating that goes: "Candys dandy but liqours quicker" I would suggest that the same applies to arguing: Sometimes the "power of the word" is defeated by a good right followed by a left hook - or to you more astute - a reverse heel kick followed by a palm thrust to the nose. Arguing can be ambigious - every body thinks that they won - fighting is not - there is a clear winner. Some people just need that clarity. Richard "Under certain circumstances, profanity provides a relief denied even to prayer --Mark Twain (1835 - 1910)
The point is that if you use violence to prove your point in an argument, you have just proven that you are physically stronger than your opponent. Although one or both combatants are lying on the ground, the argument still stands. Someone who uses violence to prove his point in an argument which started in an Internet forum, is not just showing that he's physically capable, he's also showing that he is a psychopath. -- My name in Katakana is ヨルゲン. My name in German is Jörgen. My name in Mandarin/Kanji is 乔尔根 西格瓦德森. My name in Korean is 요르겐. I blog too now[^]
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Jörgen Sigvardsson wrote: I bet he/she would rather fall back on violence than the power of the word. For someone studying the arts you have a strange way of reacting towards violence. Or, are you telling me that if someone broke your nose you'd only talk to them about it, but you're going to study the arts anyway? Lemme guess, kicking aids your vocabulary? Jeremy Falcon
Defending yourself against a physical threat is a lot different from defending yourself from an emotionally threatening opinion. In the latter case it is far wiser to examine the reasons for feeling threatened, and to shore up the old self-confidence. A difference of opinion is rarely grounds for committing violence, and winning a physical battle proves nothing about the merits of either side of the argument. "If it's Snowbird season, why can't we shoot them?" - Overheard in a bar in Bullhead City
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The point is that if you use violence to prove your point in an argument, you have just proven that you are physically stronger than your opponent. Although one or both combatants are lying on the ground, the argument still stands. Someone who uses violence to prove his point in an argument which started in an Internet forum, is not just showing that he's physically capable, he's also showing that he is a psychopath. -- My name in Katakana is ヨルゲン. My name in German is Jörgen. My name in Mandarin/Kanji is 乔尔根 西格瓦德森. My name in Korean is 요르겐. I blog too now[^]
Zoom -Zing - my satirical remarks miss their target again. Richard "Under certain circumstances, profanity provides a relief denied even to prayer --Mark Twain (1835 - 1910)