Re: Relation or attribute and why

On Fri, 26 May 2006 11:38:32 GMT, "David Cressey" <dcressey_at_verizon.net> wrote:

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>Some of the time spent in c.d.t on the "what I meant was" issue is due to
>people who insist on a perverse reading of other people's comments, and on
>a disrespectful attitude towards other people's thinking. There is a lot of

     There is that, but there is also disagreement on terminology. Sometimes, that disagreement only becomes apparent in mid-discussion when one party realises that another is not using the term the same way. It does not require bad faith discussion to have a snarl.

>that going on in c.d.t. right now. Sharp incisive analysis of other
>people's comments is a good thing. Blunt insulting of other people is not.

     Yes, but we get our share of kooks, too. I refuse to treat such with the same respect as a sensible sort.

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Sincerely,

Gene Wirchenko Received on Fri May 26 2006 - 11:17:59 CDT