Posted by Hybernation
on Mon 12 Jan 09, 8:15 PM to Hybernation's blog.
I know about arguments. I know there's a point where the point doesn't matter anymore. It becomes about winning and using any weapons available to win.
I've done it to other people and other people have done it to me. Anytime I've won, I know it was a dirty win and it gave me no pleasure. It's winning by cheating.
I know there's a point were you go over the edge but I don't know where that point is.
As the years go by I've come to realise peoples opinion are as fixed as my own. There's very little chance of changing someone elses mind so there's not alot of point trying.
So the point is, what's the point arguing?. Just say "fair enough" and move somewhere else.
Edited Mon 12 Jan 09, 8:16 PM by Hybernation
| 12 Jan 09, 9:07 PM firemynx_B UK(B), 11 yrs  |
I disagree to be honest, I think there are ways to change someone's mind, but I don't think arguing is the way to do it (at least not with me, I will dig my heels in) I think a logical, rational discussion, with facts and a good informative basis can work wonders. Arguing was the only way that I knew how to get my point across in the past, whereas it's now very rare for me to do so. If I do, its usually because someone has very much gone against something I believe in, or something that is really important to me, and they have pissed me off past the point of rational discussion. I do however afterwards take the time, if the circumstances accept, to discuss why I was that annoyed. "Dear Santa ........ I can explain!" |
| 12 Jan 09, 9:16 PM Iona_O UK, 5 yrs |
Some people can be reasoned with, some people argue for the sake of arguing. Some people believe that ONLY their point of view is valid, some will listen when you take the time to explain. It's a waste of time to argue with someone who isn't listening but it's worth trying if a person is reasonable.
Proud owner of Miss_Simone_I |
| 12 Jan 09, 9:45 PM GazUK1963 UK(B), 6 yrs |
Is this the right room for an argument? Gary x. Everyone who lives dies, but not everyone who dies has truly lived. |
