Ironworks Mantras - suggestions please! - Page 7

Sir Goulum · 10-21-2002, 06:06 PM

Arguments are good, as long as noone sets them on fire.

LennonCook · 10-22-2002, 06:16 AM

This is NOT the Forgotten Realms. Flames STRENGTHEN trolls.

Sir Krustin · 10-22-2002, 07:05 AM

I don't know exactly how to phrase this, but one thing that struck me in the last thread I was involved in - the most interesting discussions come when there is vehement disagreement. But the disagreement doesn't have to come at the cost of friendships.

I also agreed with Barry the Sprout - try to keep the quoting to a bare minimum. It keeps disk space usage down and attention spans up.

Sir Goulum · 10-22-2002, 05:36 PM

Treat the newbies as you would a newborn; with kindness and care.

antryg · 10-22-2002, 05:51 PM

-Intelligent debate can only come if you can argue FOR the other persons viewpoint.
-It is only a debate if someone has an opposing viewpoint
-Disagreeing can be fun but only when you keep it civil

Yorick · 10-23-2002, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Memnoch:
I am trying to come up with a list of Ironworks Mantras to use as guidelines when debating/discussing issues, particularly controversial ones.

Here's what I've come up with so far.

I may not agree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it. This is the cornerstone around which the concept of freedom of speech is built, as long as it is done with respect for others.
I'd love to hear what you guys think, and I'd love for you all to add a Mantra or two of your own. [img]smile.gif[/img]

I'd like to see this:

I may agree with what you say, but I'll defend to the death my right not to hear it.

This is the cornerstone that consideration of others feelings is built on.

[ 10-23-2002, 12:33 AM: Message edited by: Yorick ]

Memnoch · 01-23-2003, 10:13 PM

Let's bring this back up for people to read, eh? A few tempers seem to be fraying, a few people seem to be getting frustrated that they can't convince others of their viewpoint.

Please read carefully as you will be given an exam on this.

Night Stalker · 01-24-2003, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Yorick:

I may agree with what you say, but I'll defend to the death my right not to hear it.

This is the cornerstone that consideration of others feelings is built on.

??? [img]graemlins/erm.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/uhoh1.gif[/img] This is an interesting perversion of Voltaire .... [img]graemlins/uhoh1.gif[/img] ???

arion windrider · 01-24-2003, 12:09 AM

pretty cool memmy,
heres one, my sig.... "if aint broke dont fix it"

[ 01-24-2003, 12:09 AM: Message edited by: arion windrider ]

Arledrian · 01-24-2003, 12:13 AM

"I don't give a shit what you say and I'll defend to the death my right not to" - Voltaireledrian

[img]tongue.gif[/img]

10-22-2002, 07:05 AM	#63
Sir Krustin Symbol of Cyric Join Date: September 15, 2002 Location: Peterborough, ON, CANADA Age: 61 Posts: 1,394	I don't know exactly how to phrase this, but one thing that struck me in the last thread I was involved in - the most interesting discussions come when there is vehement disagreement. But the disagreement doesn't have to come at the cost of friendships. I also agreed with Barry the Sprout - try to keep the quoting to a bare minimum. It keeps disk space usage down and attention spans up. __________________ If I say \"Eject!\" and you say \"Huh?\" - you\'ll be talking to yourself! - Maj. Bannister, <b>Steel Tiger</b>

10-22-2002, 05:51 PM	#65
antryg Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: August 30, 2002 Location: Dallas, Tx. Age: 23 Posts: 1,765	-Intelligent debate can only come if you can argue FOR the other persons viewpoint. -It is only a debate if someone has an opposing viewpoint -Disagreeing can be fun but only when you keep it civil __________________

01-23-2003, 10:13 PM	#67
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	Let's bring this back up for people to read, eh? A few tempers seem to be fraying, a few people seem to be getting frustrated that they can't convince others of their viewpoint. Please read carefully as you will be given an exam on this. __________________

01-24-2003, 12:09 AM	#69
arion windrider Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: May 26, 2001 Location: Vancouver,Wa. Age: 56 Posts: 800	pretty cool memmy, heres one, my sig.... "if aint broke dont fix it" [ 01-24-2003, 12:09 AM: Message edited by: arion windrider ] __________________ \"if it aint broke dont fix it\" <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[dogrun]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/dogrun.gif\" /> <br /><b>proud member of the penguin army</b> <img border=\"0\" title=\"\" alt=\"[Smile]\" src=\"smile.gif\" />

01-24-2003, 12:13 AM	#70
Arledrian Egyptian Goddess of the Dead Join Date: July 12, 2001 Location: South Carolina Age: 41 Posts: 3,771	"I don't give a shit what you say and I'll defend to the death my right not to" - Voltaireledrian [img]tongue.gif[/img] __________________ Marvellous banter; I am bereft of ribs.

10-21-2002, 06:06 PM	#61
Sir Goulum John Locke Join Date: February 7, 2002 Location: Edmonton, Canada Age: 36 Posts: 8,985	Arguments are good, as long as noone sets them on fire.

10-22-2002, 06:16 AM	#62
LennonCook Jack Burton Join Date: November 10, 2001 Location: Bathurst & Orange, in constant flux Age: 38 Posts: 5,452	This is NOT the Forgotten Realms. Flames STRENGTHEN trolls.

10-22-2002, 05:36 PM	#64
Sir Goulum John Locke Join Date: February 7, 2002 Location: Edmonton, Canada Age: 36 Posts: 8,985	Treat the newbies as you would a newborn; with kindness and care.

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