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Originally posted by roachboy
i would avow a willingness to compromise, i suppose, at least discursively in this space.
but i wonder if simply saying this is a step toward eliminating the possibility of debate here.
debate could be encouraged but with a kind of remove, so that people understand that even confrontational positions are elaborated against arguments made and not against the person making the argument.
it would be a shame if a consequence of worrying about the cranking up of tempers would lead to be undermining of the possibility of heated discussion.
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This will be the first time in this forum that I make this statement:
I agree with roachboy.
Whew, that was hard - just kidding roach
Anyway, compromise is not always an option. For example, roachboy and I will never ever see eye-to-eye, it just not possible considering our two belief systems.
I appreciate his posts, though, because they make me think and they are very intelligent (yes roachboy, a diehard right-winger complimented you). If I were to worry about compromise in regards to roachboy or many other people here, I would never post.
I think the idea is good Art, but I think it would dilute the debate here.
As long as we can keep control over hateful comments and personal attacks, we should be fine.
My beliefs are definitely in the minority here and I accept that I will probably not change any minds.
That being said, I find the debate itself, the most interesting.