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ideasware  ·  2634 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: The Exact Opposite Is True

Very strange, honestly. I have NEVER said the stuff that apparently you believe I said. "'Shit's fucked and here's why, let's sit and agree vigorously about it." -- that is the exact wrong thing to say, and I will say so 10 times out of 10. I basically am on the same page as you -- let's deliberate reasonably, and come to a rational conclusion. So -- I don't quite know what to say. I think you have been misinformed, pretty badly I'll say. If and when you disagree with me, I will try and change your mind, without rancor or bitterness. If you agree with me, so much the better -- then we're on the same page, and can try to lead to action.





OftenBen  ·  2633 days ago  ·  link  ·  

    Very strange, honestly. I have NEVER said the stuff that apparently you believe I said.

You didn't use the words I used, but let's be honest and agree that your headlines and tone of discussion is somewhat apocalyptic. This orientation/tone makes discussion difficult and unpleasant.

ideasware  ·  2633 days ago  ·  link  ·  

No, sorry, I don't agree with that at all. That's in fact my point. That's why I think this kerfuffle is just that -- weird and perplexing.

OftenBen  ·  2633 days ago  ·  link  ·  

    No, sorry, I don't agree with that at all.

That's okay, we don't have to agree. Kerfuffle is a great word though, very appropriate to the situation.

I can't bring myself to engage with what I'm seeing though, hope you find a more receptive audience.