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I in no way shape or form took the time to read these topics throughly, but either way (whether not this applies or not, like I said I did not read the topic that in depth) people are entitled to their own opinions on topics, whether you think they are wrong, inhuman, or what not. Otherwise we probably wouldn't be allowed to even make topics like this, in fear that "oh his opinion is fucked up blah blah blah *madness insures*"


Whether someone might just be trying to cause a fuss,  most of these things aren't worth arguing with people with differing opinions because most of these people (and probably even you yourself with certain things) have something called belief perseverance which is when one clings to their own initial bias, and refuse to change it for a new one even after their own has been discredited. It's almost a more scientific way of saying "you can't handle being wrong" though sometimes it's not that simple. Sometimes these biases people get come from their cultures and how they were raised, so sitting there saying "wow this person is an asshole, I can't believe they think this way" yeah I mean it's  a normal thing to do, but if you take the time to think about the persons background, that might not always be justified. Now I don't think it's right for a person who is fully aware that his extremely differing opinion to come and make a problem of things, probably fully aware of it, however he is free to express his opinion if he so chooses to.


Like I stated above, this might not have that much relevance to what is happening, but I still thinks it's good to keep in mind when trying to argue with someone about what they believe in.
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The way I see it is that this is a forum intended to connect people and allow them to communicate share ideas etc etc. I wouldn't want to silence anyone simply because they have an opinion that's maybe far different from the majority. I also don't see this types of threads as an issue honestly. There are still intelligent discussions being held and while sometimes it does get off topic and sometimes it does get pretty, well, juvenile (meme reactions...) I still think it's worth keeping them up. I don't see the point of locking threads because we can't agree on something which I feel has often happened in the past. We don't need to agree so long as we can accept the fact that we have differing opinions without bashing one another. Sure there's probably a lot of sarcasm and maybe a few potentially insulting accusations thrown, but I don't think that's a big deal unless it becomes too personal and that there are no longer any other points made or discussions held aside from general hate towards one another. In the previous thread there was a point I felt that it was heading that direction but then it kind of settled and we spoke more reasonably. It got slightly more heated every now and then but so what? Obviously people feel very strongly about their opinions regarding these topics and will show that.

Really though, I think these types of discussions can be good. I think it's important that no one comes to these discussions feeling they need to force their opinion on anyone, however. That and to be prepared for strong opinions and to deal with this in a mature manner. Even in the last discussion where a lot of us went back and forth a lot and had it's negative moments I still feel it was better than a lot we've had in the past. Also, when I say that no one should come into the discussion convinced they're going to change opinions or that they should, that doesn't mean we can't disagree and provide arguments and counter-arguments and explain why an idea or reason may or may not be applicable for so and so reason.

I'm not going to lie though, stuff like this and all the other image macros and whatnot has no place in a discussion if it's going to be taken seriously.
>he actually believes that it takes to be a genius to understand how misused and flawed social science is today

I would say that maybe no one wants to take it seriously now but Prox kind of did start the first discussion thread saying you wanted a discussion on it so...


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