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[Rmpr 8,977]

@Stingray, I think I am a sophist and I dont like that, help me!!!!!

[Stingray 9,441]

@Stingray, I think I am a sophist and I dont like that, help me!!!!!

1. Is it because you like to debate using fallacious, specious argumentation?

Or

2. Because you fell into the trap of relativism?

Either way .... I can cure you my friend!

[Rmpr 8,977]

1. Is it because you like to debate using fallacious, specious argumentation?

Or

2. Because you fell into the trap of relativism?

It is definitely the first one, but the problem is that I know it is wrong but I still agree and make use of it. There is nothing better than winning an argument or convincing others and I am really good at it, so it is hard to change.

Relativism is still a problem, but I am not as bothered as I am with the arguments...

[Stingray 9,441]

It is definitely the first one, but the problem is that I know it is wrong but I still agree and use of it.

Relativism is still a problem, but I am not so bothered as I am with the arguments...

1. Personality: a lot of people score low on agreeableness and just love an argument. This is not a disease, Rmpr.

2. Situations: strong contexts (with a lot of emotional value for the one doing the debating - eg you talking to a spurs fan about who was best yesterday) drive people to do this - even when you havethe most ethical/agreeable personality

3. Culture: south american cultures are proe to 'polychronic reasoning', which means debating or the sake of debating. It is a custom.

4. Ethics: if you think the goal justifies the means .... You are going Machiavelli. Sorry to say, but this will evntually cost you.

Conclusion: everyone thinks (or should feel what you feel) like you. Read this crazy good, readable brilliant book. It will be an inspiration in your life for years to come, I promise!

http://www.amazon.com/Why-Everyone-Else-Hypocrite-Evolution/dp/0691154392

Also, try to be more than that. This is why some people choose to have morals AND act upon them. I know you will too, thats why I consider you a friend.

Hug.

[Rmpr 8,977]

1. Personality: a lot of people score low on agreeableness and just love an argument. This is not a disease, Rmpr.

2. Situations: strong contexts (with a lot of emotional value for the one doing the debating - eg you talking to a spurs fan about who was best yesterday) drive people to do this - even when you havethe most ethical/agreeable personality

3. Culture: south american cultures are proe to 'polychronic reasoning', which means debating or the sake of debating. It is a custom.

4. Ethics: if you think the goal justifies the means .... You are going Machiavelli. Sorry to say, but this will evntually cost you.

Conclusion: everyone thinks (or should feel what you feel) like you. Read this crazy good, readable brilliant book. It will be an inspiration in your life for years to come, I promise!

http://www.amazon.com/Why-Everyone-Else-Hypocrite-Evolution/dp/0691154392

Also, try to be more than that. This is why some people choose to have morals AND act upon them. I know you will too, thats why I consider you a friend.

Hug.

This will get too personal for the Pub, I will reply to you in our Leif PM.

[Stingray 9,441]

This will get too personal for the Pub, I will reply to you in our Leif PM.

That reply alone exemplifies your evilness oh you Brazilian Protagoras

[Rmpr 8,977]

That reply alone exemplifies your evilness oh you Brazilian Protagoras

I know, Socrates hates me!

[Stingray 9,441]

I know, Socrates will kill me!

No worries, Zolayes isn't looking I think.

[Liquidator 5,176]

I twisted my knee!!! :'(

[Rmpr 8,977]

I twisted my knee!!! :'(

You alright mate?

[Liquidator 5,176]

You alright mate?

Yeah I'm fine you?

[Rmpr 8,977]

Yeah I'm fine you?

I'm always fine!

Hey, what happened to your knee? I hope it is nothing serious, because once you fuck up your knee there is no turning back...

[We Hate Scouse 10,326]

http://www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk/news/ilkeston-news/chelsea-heading-to-ilkeston-for-glamorous-pre-season-friendly-1-5656989

Chelsea are playing in my local town in the Summer.

So random. Obviously won't be the first team, but it really is random

@, nice short trip for you

[Liquidator 5,176]

I'm always fine!

Hey, what happened to your knee? I hope it is nothing serious, because once you fuck up your knee there is no turning back, it will always hunt you...

No mate it's fine I only twisted it a bit at football training today nothing serious at all it just hurts a bit

[Stingray 9,441]

No mate it's fine I only twisted it a bit at football training today nothing serious at all it just hurts a bit

A little rest and a little ice?

You will be Hazarding fast again soon, I am sure!