Posted by Bartholomew on December 31, 2000 at 11:07:08:
In Reply to: On saying, 'Hah!' posted by Tiggy on December 30, 2000 at 17:37:45:
: Saying, 'Hah! You are wrong, I am right!' in a competitive sort of way has not really been encouraged on this board, except humourously at times. The Four board has traditionally been a place of support, at least at it's best, and not one-upmanship.
: I don't know if it was me or Dean you were asking, but I like discussion not arguing because I like to use my brain and apply any knowledge I have, like anyone else I suppose. I prefer teaching really.
In arguing, you have to use your brain and apply any knowledge you have. That does not mean you do not like to argue. The difference between arguing and dicussion is not the level of thought and insight; there is no difference between the two that way. The difference is that in arguing, two ideas are pitted against each other, whereas in discussion, the people are in basic agreement. If the people in a discussion disagree, the discussion is no longer a discussion; it is an argument.