So I ask.

[Mowk]

Just how have I failed to do my part in upholding the notion of philosophical query?

[Kriswest]

By posting that question in the wrong forum.

[MagsJ (Surya Loka)]

@Mowk

Just how have I failed to do my part in upholding the notion of philosophical query?

Such accusations are a ban-able offence on uber strict Philosophy sites, as that’s not really debating the other ‘response to response’ now is it… pseudo Philosophers and pseudo intellectuals comes to mind, but what non-pseudo type has time for that… it’s like babysitting.

I find those strict sites highly appealing, and shall join up with the site most notorious for that I bet I don’t get banned… unlike many posters who have been and are now here.

[Helandhighwater]

I bet you don’t too. But then you have certain advantages that other posters may not have ie rep, by which you are a known commodity before you start and diplomacy would also mean you were somewhat freer than most. It would be an interesting experiment though if you went there totally anonymously, but then why would you do that?

Hyper strict sites stagnate and become conformity festivals, almost as bad as hyper lenient sites which just let almost everything slide. A happy medium is best IMHO.

[MagsJ (Surya Loka)]

@Helandhighwater

I bet you don’t too. But then you have certain advantages that other posters may not have ie rep, by which you are a known commodity before you start and diplomacy would also mean you were somewhat freer than most. It would be an interesting experiment though if you went there totally anonymously, but then why would you do that?

Hyper strict sites stagnate and become conformity festivals, almost as bad as hyper lenient sites which just let almost everything slide. A happy medium is best IMHO.

I doubt I would have any advantage over anyone else on sites such as PhilosophyNow, but at least I’d be able to develop my thoughts and debating abilities much more fully than here allows due to being stifled by straw men and ad Homs on tap.

Btw, I wondered when you’d show your face here again… nice to have you back

[Helandhighwater]

@MagsJ

@Helandhighwater

I bet you don’t too. But then you have certain advantages that other posters may not have ie rep, by which you are a known commodity before you start and diplomacy would also mean you were somewhat freer than most. It would be an interesting experiment though if you went there totally anonymously, but then why would you do that?

Hyper strict sites stagnate and become conformity festivals, almost as bad as hyper lenient sites which just let almost everything slide. A happy medium is best IMHO.

I doubt I would have any advantage over anyone else on sites such as PhilosophyNow, but at least I’d be able to develop my thoughts and debating abilities much more fully than here allows due to being stifled by straw men and ad Homs on tap.

Probably should try it then. Personally I think debating skills are better able to be expressed if you haven’t got someone analysing your spelling, sentence structure, your education and anything you actually think for some sort of conformity to some sort of anal structure, but meh that’s probably useful in some ways, there’s nothing wrong with spreading your wings even if they are clipped by the forum in question. I certainly don’t think that a forum is bad just because it banned me, otherwise I wouldn’t be here. Never been a member of philosophy now as far as I know, but I know the sort of high intolerance sites and they are not for me personally, but who cares, as if I matter.

Btw, I wondered when you’d show your face here again… nice to have you back

Thanks. Not good in the winter, SAD (look it up ).

[MagsJ (Surya Loka)]

@Helandhighwater

Probably should try it then. Personally I think debating skills are better able to be expressed if you haven’t got someone analysing your spelling, sentence structure, your education and anything you actually think for some sort of conformity to some sort of anal structure, but meh that’s probably useful in some ways, there’s nothing wrong with spreading your wings even if they are clipped by the forum in question. I certainly don’t think that a forum is bad just because it banned me, otherwise I wouldn’t be here. Never been a member of philosophy now as far as I know, but I know the sort of high intolerance sites and they are not for me personally, but who cares, as if I matter.

It will be a useful experience for me, and one I need right now, so I am now the proud owner of one post on there.

Thanks. Not good in the winter, SAD (look it up ).

I know you’ve mentioned about suffering from SAD many times before - how do you manage it?

[Helandhighwater]

@MagsJ

@Helandhighwater

Probably should try it then. Personally I think debating skills are better able to be expressed if you haven’t got someone analysing your spelling, sentence structure, your education and anything you actually think for some sort of conformity to some sort of anal structure, but meh that’s probably useful in some ways, there’s nothing wrong with spreading your wings even if they are clipped by the forum in question. I certainly don’t think that a forum is bad just because it banned me, otherwise I wouldn’t be here. Never been a member of philosophy now as far as I know, but I know the sort of high intolerance sites and they are not for me personally, but who cares, as if I matter.

It will be a useful experience for me, and one I need right now, so I am now the proud owner of one post on there.

I wish you luck.

Thanks. Not good in the winter, SAD (look it up ).

I know you’ve mentioned about suffering from SAD many times before - how do you manage it?

I don’t manage it, I suffer, I have medication but it only makes it bearable, it does not stop me from feeling bad. Still before I had drugs I couldn’t even leave my own house in the winter, I would talk so slowly and incoherently that I could not be understood, would find it hard to even get out of bed to get a drink of water when I was thirsty at its worst. It’s a lot better now, but I hate the fact that I am beholden to my drugs on Drs who will restrict my medication based on nothing other than their own opinions. Could be worse. One day I might be able to afford to emigrate to the equator.