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Originally Posted by sapiens
EDIT: I suppose that if all people are using to support or refute the theory is personal experience, ad hominem attacks might be appropriate.
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Well, that's kind of what I'm getting at. If people are using personal experience to evaluate theories, then I want to know what those personal experiences are. At least it will bring a degree of reality and non-abstraction to the thread, which will never be a "scientific" evaluation of anything (this is, after all, an internet forum).
I don't feel that I am attacking anyone, just asking an honest question that has been poked around by pretty much everyone here who dislikes the Ladder Theory. (E.g., stating that people who believe it are those who are bitter, rejected nerds, etc). I want to hear what the believers are basing their beliefs on, that's all.
I'm also bored and getting tired of the same old track that this thread seems to be wearing into the forum. Let's talk about real experiences here, folks.
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Originally Posted by Menoman
A) I'm currently single
B) Who hasn't been rejected once? Even non believers of the theory have been.
C) I have had more than 1 good, healthy longterm relationship.
1)current status has nothing to do with it, I've known the theory and even saw truth in it when I was in one of those relationships. Having an open mind doesn't change when you're in a relationship
2)makes no sense, thats like saying "who has been kissed at least once" it really doesnt affect anything.
3) makes sense, and like I previously stated also, some people do not see truth in the theory because of its accuracy, some use it as an excuse for their inadequacy. I do not believe most do.
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Menoman, thanks. This gives me a little more insight to your responses, which is helpful.