How to debate without Personal Attachs

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How to debate without Personal Attachs

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Good Article on the difference between Healthy Debate and Personal Attacks.

http://jamaljivanjee.com/2011/01/health ... ifference/

If you have difficulty in this area or even if you do well but could use a reminder, this is a good article in my opinion to be reminded of how to more effectively communicate your thoughts and beliefs without offending or closing off the person you are talking with and those who are watching.

Our board discussion guidelines touch on some of this in general. This is a more specific example that should be a good reminder for us all.
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I'll tell you where you can put your stupid article. :pound:

Sorry Bart, I couldn't resist. Very good though. I humbly confess I often need a 'whoaa, down boy!'
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I think its a good article, Bart.

I like the examples it gives.
I however, disagree with a few points. Pretty much the relativist comments he makes.
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jlay wrote:I'll tell you where you can put your stupid article. :pound:

Sorry Bart, I couldn't resist. Very good though. I humbly confess I often need a 'whoaa, down boy!'

:pound: :pound: :pound: :pound: :pound: :pound: :pound:
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jlay wrote:I'll tell you where you can put your stupid article. :pound:

Sorry Bart, I couldn't resist. Very good though. I humbly confess I often need a 'whoaa, down boy!'
:srofl: yes excellent link, thanks for sharing!
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