Hi, Bob, Of course there's nothing wrong with disagreement! This list would be pretty boring otherwise (as you rightly mention).
I think the original post, by Sid, was pointing out that sometimes the disagreements are accompanied by unwarranted name-calling and vitriol, which is uncalled for. I love a good argument as much as anyone. But, exchanging viewpoints need not be accompanied by berating the other side. Quite the contrary, it only takes away from the discussion itself. Hell, I'm only talking about on-topic discussions here! The off-topic discussions get so heated that some subjects have pretty much been banned (eg: politics, religion and guns). A lively discussion is the essence of a list like this, but it must be accompanied by respect if it's to work effectively. Unfortunately, that respect is sometimes lacking... regards, frank [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Levente, > > I agree with your posting that started as "here is nothing wrong with > disagreement. I always get the impression > (at least in the US) that there is.." > > We seem to forget that the body politic is a deliberative body and it > does indeed, as you further go on to say ".. democracy is > not this pretty thing and yes, it involves debate compromise, otherwise > it would be called an authocracy, or dictatorship.." > > Perhaps some on this list get a bit arrogant, but that's life and I > believe that discourse in an international environment, such as his > list is important. If one only seeks the party line then one should > unsubscribe and just watch the Pentax site. ;-) > > Cheers, > Bob -- "Hell is others" -Jean Paul Sartre
