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Re: Negative comments

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Post by ThomPete » Fri, Dec 12, 2014, 11:26 AM UTC

Bahamut wrote: post #86

ThomPete wrote: post #83

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Yes there is value in pointing out problem. I pointed out a problem with critical thinking being applied too much in too many situations at the cost of actually creating something. Thats why I called it overrated and not useless. You are wrong about critical thinking being a requirement for creation it's not and has never been. It can be used, sometimes with success but many times it's being mis-used to represent con…

"Yes there is value in pointing out problem. I pointed out a problem with critical thinking being applied too much in too many situations at the cost of actually creating something." That critical thinking - critical thinking would take that into account. What you are complaining about is overthinking, not critical thinking - abusing the term is dishonest. "You are wrong about critical thinking being a requirement fo…

No I am not complaining about overthinking I am complaining about how people who learn critical thinking confuse it with constructive thinking, just like you do now.

Re: Negative comments

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Post by sanderjd » Fri, Dec 12, 2014, 11:08 PM UTC

kazagistar wrote: post #69

sanderjd wrote: post #54

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Yeah, if you agree entirely with someone's point, then a comment saying so is not typically very worthwhile. That's what the upvote is for! (And yes, I'm aware of the irony in making a comment agreeing with someone that just agreeing with someone is typically not worth a comment.)

You are using the valid use of a positive comment: Not just agreeing, but also expanding on the idea.

Sure, and negative comments that also expand on the original idea are just as good (or perhaps even better). That is, "I disagree, and here is more information necessary to inform that disagreement". I personally think you see a lot of those on this site, and that they shouldn't be lumped in with the general disdain people have for negativity.

Re: Negative comments

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Post by vacri » Sat, Dec 13, 2014, 1:21 AM UTC

ThomPete wrote: post #84

vacri wrote: post #82

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The irony I saw is that I was responding to a point made by kansface, rebutting a misconception that really isn't true. In doing so, I provided evidence to that, pulling in quotes and citing my methods. I created content . Yes, it's not a prize essay, but it took some minor effort, and more importantly it added information to the conversation. It also wasn't derogatory - I didn't imply kansface was a fool, I only dis…

And now you continue the irony! As I said. It's all meta :)

Claiming 'meta' is orthogonal to behaving hypocritically.