04-13-2024, 11:54 PM
sekker wrote:
...We could discuss major policy issues with civility...
At times, that is all too missing on this forum - which makes me deeply disappointed in this place; thoughtful discussion used to predominate, but now all too many posters here like to post one-line zingers, or refuse to participate in reasoned debate when faced with a viewpoint that makes them uncomfortable or challenges their beliefs.
I think this Teacher-Student interaction best illustrates how thoughtful discussion should take place; no screaming, no posting of one-line zingers and then walking away, and, most importantly, listening to another viewpoint and thinking through what is being discussed.