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    Default How to disagree

    Just thought I'd share this article that outlines a scale for judging the effectiveness of disagreement.

    How to Disagree

    I like this scale and will incorporate it into my own discussions on the interwebz. In fact, I'm going to simply ignore anyone who disagrees with me using levels 0 (name-calling) up to level 2 (responding to tone), and will focus my attention only on those who use levels 3 or higher, with progressively more attention on the higher levels.

    Also, I'm going to try to police myself to use the higher levels of disagreement with others.

    None of this applies to random chit-chat or general discussions. There I'll still use humor and snark and flirting as I see fit.

    I call on all SWers and fellow-surfers across the 'Tubes to follow suit!
    Visit my home on the internets:

    Lunar Obverse

    Where I talk about strip clubs, atheism, computers, and whatever else I wanna.

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    Thank you Lunar. Very informative. I think I will do likewise...to the extent that I am able.

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    Default Re: How to disagree

    So, now that we know the ground rules, what would you like to disagree about?


    Promote yourself and earn more money! This is a business that is owned by strippers for strippers. Let's make that money!


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    ^^I would be trying too hard to find a way to agree with you, and then I'd flirt with you. I'm hopelessly agreeable when it comes to girls.

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    Great article. Hope it helps prevent even one avoidable conflict.


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    Great website Lunar - but u r still a self-important dilettante --- haha !!!

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    I disagree that this is the proper way to disagree.
    Your turn.

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    Zxcire - how can anyone whose avatar's says they luv penis disagrees so dispassionately!!!! I mean seriously how??

    ( Oh yeah, I went all level 3 on ya !!! )
    Last edited by Lapaholic; 04-07-2008 at 10:23 AM. Reason: Got my levels confused

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    There are a few on here that are freakin awesom at disagreeing. Ive been trying to follow the "If you have nothing nice to say" rule... This is a great article.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lapaholic View Post
    Zxcire - how can anyone whose avatar's says they luv penis disagrees so dispassionately!!!! I mean seriously how??

    ( Oh yeah, I went all level 3 on ya !!! )
    Very good. You made me actually click the link to see what the hell level 3 means. I was just being a dick. Because I love penises.

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    Quote Originally Posted by zxcire View Post
    ... I was just being a dick. Because I love penises.
    What level is that???

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    Very well timed post, Lunar. Good job
    There never was a good war or a bad peace.

    Benjamin Franklin

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lapaholic View Post
    What level is that???
    It transcends simple numbers, into sheer phallic bliss.

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    Quote Originally Posted by zxcire View Post
    I disagree that this is the proper way to disagree.
    Your turn.
    That is just contradiction zxcire...you must state why. And loving penis is not a reason, though it will cut you some slack.

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    I disagree that I'm just contradicting.

    Your turn.

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    ( If i may a level 2 )....

    Zxcire u penis loving bitch - u just couldnt be more wrong !!

    ( level 1 added for good measure!!!)

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    ahem. Whatever, L.

    You're just a man, and men are rude and hateful, so of course you would call me a bitch and act like my love for penis is a bad thing.

    You're coming across as holier-than-thou, and that tone is stupid, as are you...

    Everything you have ever said or done or thought in your entire life is wrong.

    You say that I'm wrong, but you are wrong for thinking I am wrong.

    *whew!* This is both fun and somewhat difficult.

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    "I'm sorry but if you want me to argue, you're going to have to pay"
    "But I just did"
    "No you didn't"
    "Yes I did!"
    "No you didn't"
    "AHA - well if I didn't pay, then why are you arguing?! Ha, gotcha!"
    "No you didn't"
    "Yes I did!"
    "I could be arguing in my spare time..."

    ...for the Monty Python fans....

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    Quote Originally Posted by zxcire View Post
    I disagree that I'm just contradicting.

    Your turn.
    I believe what you are doing is fully contained within this definition:

    con·tra·dic·tion // ", "6"); interfaceflash.addParam("loop", "false"); interfaceflash.addParam("quality", "high"); interfaceflash.addParam("menu", "false"); interfaceflash.addParam("salign", "t"); interfaceflash.addParam("FlashVars", "soundUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fcache.lexico.com%2Fdictiona ry%2Faudio%2Fluna%2FC07%2FC0799500.mp3"); interfaceflash.write(); // ]]> –noun 1.the act of contradicting; gainsaying or opposition. 2.assertion of the contrary or opposite; denial. 3.a statement or proposition that contradicts or denies another or itself and is logically incongruous. 4.direct opposition between things compared; inconsistency. 5.a contradictory act, fact, etc.
    [Origin: 1350–1400; ME contradiccioun (< AF) < L contrādictiōn- (s. of contrādictiō). See contradict, -ion]



    Contradiction is also thoroughly and beautifully demonstrated
    in Monty Pythons famous Argument Sketch

    If you continue this line of argument, I'm afraid I shall have to spank you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by alabasterwing View Post
    "I'm sorry but if you want me to argue, you're going to have to pay"
    "But I just did"
    "No you didn't"
    "Yes I did!"
    "No you didn't"
    "AHA - well if I didn't pay, then why are you arguing?! Ha, gotcha!"
    "No you didn't"
    "Yes I did!"
    "I could be arguing in my spare time..."

    ...for the Monty Python fans....
    ahhh, you beat me to it. well done. Now PISS OFF!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by zxcire View Post
    ahem. Whatever, L.

    You're just a man, and men are rude and hateful, so of course you would call me a bitch and act like my love for penis is a bad thing.

    You're coming across as holier-than-thou, and that tone is stupid, as are you...

    Everything you have ever said or done or thought in your entire life is wrong.

    You say that I'm wrong, but you are wrong for thinking I am wrong.

    *whew!* This is both fun and somewhat difficult.
    Well done!!! That was really good! I was getting pretty pissed off till I got tho the end --- Funny thing is I have heard this before - u r not my wife incognito? Yikes!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by hockeybobby View Post
    ahhh, you beat me to it. well done. Now PISS OFF!!


    well, you know women are just generally quicker...

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    no they aren't.

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    yes, they are.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hockeybobby View Post
    I believe what you are doing is fully contained within this definition:

    con·tra·dic·tion // ", "6"); interfaceflash.addParam("loop", "false"); interfaceflash.addParam("quality", "high"); interfaceflash.addParam("menu", "false"); interfaceflash.addParam("salign", "t"); interfaceflash.addParam("FlashVars", "soundUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fcache.lexico.com%2Fdictiona ry%2Faudio%2Fluna%2FC07%2FC0799500.mp3"); interfaceflash.write(); // ]]> –noun 1.the act of contradicting; gainsaying or opposition. 2.assertion of the contrary or opposite; denial. 3.a statement or proposition that contradicts or denies another or itself and is logically incongruous. 4.direct opposition between things compared; inconsistency. 5.a contradictory act, fact, etc.
    [Origin: 1350–1400; ME contradiccioun (< AF) < L contrādictiōn- (s. of contrādictiō). See , ]



    Contradiction is also thoroughly and beautifully demonstrated
    in Monty Pythons famous

    If you continue this line of argument, I'm afraid I shall have to spank you.
    Don't you DARE bring logic into this argument. But of course you would, being a MAN and everything. And a Canadian, to boot. Yeah, I went there. I know how you guys are.

    And now you're threatening me? Way to fight unfair, MAPLE BOY!!!

    ps. my husband fondly calls me his "contrarian". I have a lot of practice.

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