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To: TimF who wrote (5396)12/8/2006 1:05:05 PM
From: one_less   of 10087
 
"I cannot think of a single example of where appeasement – giving in to an aggressive adversary in the hope that it will convince them to become peaceful themselves – has provided any lasting peace or security. I can say in complete honesty that I look forward to hearing of any historical example that shows it does."

In behavior modification 101 we are taught various incentive schedules and consequence techniques designed to reinforce good behavior and extinguish bad behavior.

There is a very basic notion about influencing naughty human behavior that comes to mind. When a valued reward is available as an incompatible alternative, the best course is to simply ignore most naughty behavior which will likely disappear in the presence of the alternative rewarding circumstance. The exception is disruptive or aggressive behavior which has a goal outside the cultural goals of the cooperating group.
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