LadyLou
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This whole thread is the funniest thing I have read in a while. quote:
ORIGINAL: Orlando2801 I am the op's Master, and I wonder why so many poster's feel the need to tear her down for what she posted. Contrary to popular belief, I did not tell her, order her or make her post what she wrote. She did it on her own. The girl has her own thoughts and feelings, and I encourage her to express them. For those of you who disagree with what she posted, good for you, because for whatever reason you have a bone to pick with what she wrote. From what I've read they've been nothing but baseless attacks. For those of you who feel that I, her Master, put her up to this, I invite you to write to me directly so we can discuss the matter in private. I don't walk away from any challenge, so I welcome all comers. Bring it on.... Lets say for a second I actually believed this wasn't just a trolling exercise, then yes, learning how to express opinions is great! But, you have a long way to go in your tutelage. May I politely suggest teaching her the following: -
To employ a more logical and critical thought process. -
How to form and express an opinion. -
To seek authoritative evidence to back up claims made, particularly when making them public. -
Ranting is not an opinion. -
Spouting rhetoric is not the same as stating facts. -
When seeking answers, it helps to ask questions. -
When it comes to emotion and human psychology, there isn't a universal 'truth'. -
Going into a public venue to seek validation for some shockingly misinformed, controversial beliefs, and doing so in a crude and attacking way exhibits social ineptitude. -
Going into a forum to bait people into a retort is consider trolling. -
State beliefs publicly (and arrogantly) and people will respond. But perhaps your first lesson, for the sake of both hers and your credibility, might be to teach her that when applying science and biology to an argument, she may want to have, at least a basic understanding of the tool she is using. Perhaps having her enjoy some light reading of relevant authoritative science journals would be your next prudent move – as well as giving her some insight into the actual subject, it will help develop a more critical thinking process into that naïve brain. He wouldn't, but if my sub went into a public venue and acted the way yours did, I would be mortified – even if I agreed with what was said. He can have and express any opinion he pleases, but he has the intelligence and maturity to do so with grace, civility and respect for others. Good luck with your handful.
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