Here is one of those time to reflect ones which just seemed like a good one to post here in lieu of recent postings
so I asked him if i could steal it to post it here
So here is Yamas poll of the Week
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Sorry in advance for this. I gotta get it off my chest and you all are the unfortunate victims. The subject is:
Internet Arguments
Disclaimer: For the purpose of the following public service announcement, arguments are far different from disagreements. Disagreements are natural, welcome, expected and often interesting, valuable and productive. Arguments are childish attempts to make yourself look better at someone else’s expense.
I’m torn when reading threads where two or more people get caught up in personal arguments. On one hand it’s very entertaining to watch the train wreck. On the other hand, I hate watching people make fools of themselves. It’s hard for me to watch people suffer, even when they’re completely unaware that they’re suffering. I’m embarrassed for you even when you aren’t embarrassed for yourself, and it makes me uncomfortable. So, in an act of self-preservation, I offer this tip: If you think you’re winning an argument on the internet . . . you’re wrong. Just quit. If you crave respect, go look for it somewhere else. If you deserve it, you’ll get it. If you don’t, you won’t. You can’t take respect from people so stop trying.
This can’t be emphasized enough: Even when you’re in the right, you look as bad as if you’re wrong. Everybody else sees it. Don’t be oblivious.
It’s so ironic that the more respect a person demands in an internet argument, the more foolish they look. Every attempt at earning respect only erodes their image even more – dignity is lost with each post. So, if you have no pride, by all means get into an internet argument – there’s no better place to give away your dignity in front of an eager audience.
When you succeed in getting the last word in an internet argument all you’ve done is won the last chance to appear foolish. Congratulations, I guess.
