I tend to think of the 'target' as a semi-private, sort of like the @replies with Twitter.
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Perhaps. But ideas wouldn't be getting ignored simply because they're different or unpopular.
And you shouldn't. Just like you shouldn't dismiss validity because it's emotion-based.
Agreed. Religion doesn't give you a sense of morals.
I agree that the word 'worth' was poor choice. That's opinion.
My only argument was that it seems beneficial for an individual, even if only in the long run, to exercise open and honest self-expression. Emotion-based? Sure. But that doesn't negate any validity, does it?
I don't think I ever said it was the only problem in the world. I simply stated that it's a problem. And a big one. Grumpy oldgregg is grumpy. Relax, friend.
Yeah, I quit reading after that. Just lookin' for a cheap troll.
Well, shucks. GG, America. GG.