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And yet, some would probably argue that refusing to engage at all shows a certain amount of respect for a person's right to have an opinion.

And yet, some would probably argue that refusing to engage at all shows a certain amount of respect for a person's right to have an opinion. The issue is one of using a word that can be applied to both sides of the argument. I was quite clear from the very beginning. This is about me not wasting time on people. It has nothing to do with respect or disrespect. Take ZenoArrow, for example. Why have I chosen to completely ignore him whilst seemingly engaging with others in this thread? Is it because he's been extra mean compared to everyone else? Because it isn't enough to simply disagree. In ZenoArrow's case it's the arrogance of his thinking he can manipulate me into whatever direction he wants to go. Why in the world would you bother engaging someone who is smarter than you are? It's a waste of time for all parties involved. > To allow for innovation needs robust discussion where you freely share your wild and unorthodox thoughts in a safe environment. You say this in a response to a subcomment of a flagged comment that attacked no person, nor idea. It simply stated that I dismiss people readily, and will continue to do so. Is that the sort of safe place for wild and unorthodox ideas, or is it only the wild and unorthodox ideas that everyone else has that's acceptable?

Posted by mreiland on Apr 4, 2015, 2:25 AM

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And yet, some would probably argue that refusing to engage at all shows a certain amount of respect for a person's right to have an opinion.

mreilandApr 4, 2015, 2:25 AM

And yet, some would probably argue that refusing to engage at all shows a certain amount of respect for a person's right to have an opinion. The issue is one of using a word that can be applied to both sides of the argument. I was quite clear from the very beginning. This is about me not wasting time on people. It has nothing to do with respect or disrespect. Take ZenoArrow, for example. Why have I chosen to completely ignore him whilst seemingly engaging with others in this thread? Is it because he's been extra mean compared to everyone else? Because it isn't enough to simply disagree. In ZenoArrow's case it's the arrogance of his thinking he can manipulate me into whatever direction he wants to go. Why in the world would you bother engaging someone who is smarter than you are? It's a waste of time for all parties involved. > To allow for innovation needs robust discussion where you freely share your wild and unorthodox thoughts in a safe environment. You say this in a response to a subcomment of a flagged comment that attacked no person, nor idea. It simply stated that I dismiss people readily, and will continue to do so. Is that the sort of safe place for wild and unorthodox ideas, or is it only the wild and unorthodox ideas that everyone else has that's acceptable?

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