John Hale
Yarn Weaver
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Apr-30-2005 13:58
Over the course of this site's growth and my observation of it, I have noticed certain difficulties people have with the basic nature of a public forum. Instead of spreading the argument over several threads, I thought I should post the actual definition and let us all talk. Here it is, courtesy of our good friend Merriam-Webster.
Main Entry: fo·rum
Pronunciation: 'fOr-&m, 'for-
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural forums also fo·ra /-&/
Etymology: Latin; akin to Latin foris outside, fores door -- more at DOOR
1 a : the marketplace or public place of an ancient Roman city forming the center of judicial and public business b : a public meeting place for open discussion c : a medium (as a newspaper) of open discussion or expression of ideas
2 : a judicial body or assembly : COURT
3 a : a public meeting or lecture involving audience discussion b : a program (as on radio or television) involving discussion of a problem usually by several authorities.
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jstkdn
Well-Connected
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May-1-2005 04:27
Personally, this why I like discussion, even when it is different then my own interest or opinion. I find it an opportunity to learn. And the fact that it happens in a civil way here, is an opportunity in itself. An opportunity to learn, to think, to enjoy. I have little or no respect for people that say "I am right, just because." Every opinion, should be backed with a reason or an argumentation. Those type of opinions may cause me to leave my own opinions, because I know better after having listened to someone else. Some people think that changing your opinion is a weakness, it is of the reason or argumentation is wrong. But to me it is a strength, when it is based on a additional piece of knowledge you gained.
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jstkdn
Well-Connected
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May-1-2005 04:29
I liked the Office discussion. Simply, because I never watched the office and may have found a new show I could enjoy. I also liked hearing what humour people like, it says a lot about a person, or a culture.
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