Re: OT fallacies

From: Robert Martin <unclebob_at_objectmentor.com>
Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2006 18:18:15 +0200
Message-ID: <2006061118181538165-unclebob_at_objectmentorcom>


On 2006-06-03 13:41:33 +0200, mAsterdam <mAsterdam_at_vrijdag.org> said:

> Ok. Once in a while shame as deterrent may be effective.
> Let's not overdo that, though.
> After all it's is so /distracting/.

If you are going to shame someone, shame them with reasoned argument. Shame them by presenting substance. Shame them with your command of the topic.

Shame based on insults can bounce, and the bearer may never how truly shamed they are. What is sadder, they may never care.

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