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A person politely making some points in favour of Firefox in a discussion about browsers does not merit a rude response.

MarsAscendant 8y ago
1. I never asked for any of that response, nor did the situation imply that I needed to learn about the points stated to make a better decision. 2. There's a general passive-combative conversation about browsers going on ("I like Firefox, I don't get why people like Chrome" and vice versa) that I never wanted to be a part of, mostly because of how disrespectful and counterproductive it is. 3. In a thread about ad-blocking, I got what is effectively an ad for Firefox. I don't want any of this nonsense on my side of the table. "Use my product because I value it!" No, go away, I don't need this. My choices are rarely uninformed. I spend time considering what to pick where I'm able to. I'd like my choices to be respected as such – not have my face plastered with someone else's unprompted opinion. Here's an example of a better conversation: – I liked this part of Firefox, and I wish it was in Chrome too. – Do you not like Firefox whole, then? If so, why? – Because of X, Y, and Z. I used it intensely for a month or so, so I got a good look at the way it behaves. I know X is solvable, but not Y or Z (I tried), and they're critical to my browsing experience. – Okay, I see. I hope you consider (browser diversity, or whatever issues using Firefox's supposed to solve), because they're important. – Oh yeah? Can you tell me why? ...and so on. A respectful conversation that sparks curiosity and provides context, without annoying any of the parties in the process. Otherwise, you get what you give. Seems a fair approach to me.
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- onlydeadheroes 8y ago
  Nobody here is nearly as combative as you. Look up projection. You'd like your choices to be respected, but you are incapable of offering civility. Is that also a choice we should respect, or is it beyond your control?
  - MarsAscendant 8y ago
    Like I said: you get what you give.
    - onlydeadheroes 8y ago
      Yes you said it but it makes no sense in the context. Perhaps try another line?
      - MarsAscendant 8y ago
        Sure. "My name is Bond. James Bond."
    - loadedandready 8y ago
      Funny how when challenged all you can do is repeat your catchphrase. Very NPC'ish.

MarsAscendant 8y ago

1. I never asked for any of that response, nor did the situation imply that I needed to learn about the points stated to make a better decision. 2. There's a general passive-combative conversation about browsers going on ("I like Firefox, I don't get why people like Chrome" and vice versa) that I never wanted to be a part of, mostly because of how disrespectful and counterproductive it is. 3. In a thread about ad-blocking, I got what is effectively an ad for Firefox. I don't want any of this nonsense on my side of the table. "Use my product because I value it!" No, go away, I don't need this. My choices are rarely uninformed. I spend time considering what to pick where I'm able to. I'd like my choices to be respected as such – not have my face plastered with someone else's unprompted opinion. Here's an example of a better conversation: – I liked this part of Firefox, and I wish it was in Chrome too. – Do you not like Firefox whole, then? If so, why? – Because of X, Y, and Z. I used it intensely for a month or so, so I got a good look at the way it behaves. I know X is solvable, but not Y or Z (I tried), and they're critical to my browsing experience. – Okay, I see. I hope you consider (browser diversity, or whatever issues using Firefox's supposed to solve), because they're important. – Oh yeah? Can you tell me why? ...and so on. A respectful conversation that sparks curiosity and provides context, without annoying any of the parties in the process. Otherwise, you get what you give. Seems a fair approach to me.

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onlydeadheroes 8y ago
Nobody here is nearly as combative as you. Look up projection. You'd like your choices to be respected, but you are incapable of offering civility. Is that also a choice we should respect, or is it beyond your control?
- MarsAscendant 8y ago
  Like I said: you get what you give.
  - onlydeadheroes 8y ago
    Yes you said it but it makes no sense in the context. Perhaps try another line?
    - MarsAscendant 8y ago
      Sure. "My name is Bond. James Bond."
  - loadedandready 8y ago
    Funny how when challenged all you can do is repeat your catchphrase. Very NPC'ish.