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Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Lane3 who wrote (75320)	9/22/2003 5:20:33 PM
From: one_less	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

"You should be treating that as a win rather than ... Ah, now I think I get it. It might help you to know that getting credited with a "win" is of little value to some of us. There are other motives for engaging on this thread. Stomping in puddles, for example, has a tendency to get as much on the stomper as the owner of the puddle. Its the wonder at what gets splashed up, or the swirely designs left in the pool that is motivating. In my view anyone that engages seeking the wonder of the unknown is a winner. In that respect you have accomplished much and can wear your ornaments with honor. Bantering to bant someone into silence and calling that a victory is actually a non-ribbon event. I have been toying with a new topic but haven't been able to totally put it into words yet. Maybe you can help. Its on the ethics subject. Its something like this: There are people willing to lower themselves in very rude ways, knowing that they will get something from another person who refuses to go to that level. They may consider it a win in a power struggle. I am not ready with examples yet but do you get what I am saying?

To: Lane3 who wrote (75320)	9/22/2003 5:48:33 PM
From: Solon	Respond to of 82486

"I also asked Solon to chill" Something like that, although it was not the way I interpreted it. In any case, I try to acknowledge when someone wishes to pursue something in their own way and with their own understanding rather than my own point of view. I may even compromise to some degree if it does no harm to the integrity of my understanding of the matter. Generally, I will acknowledge a good intention even if I think it misplaced or based on incomplete information. You especially I will not dismiss out of hand, because I know your words are thoughtful and sincere.