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We want to outlaw math now? Are we even arguing in good faith at this point? And so what if my post history is mostly anti-cryptocurrency. This is a position I
by SwimSwimHungry 5y ago
We want to outlaw math now? Are we even arguing in good faith at this point?
And so what if my post history is mostly anti-cryptocurrency. This is a position I hold to strongly, and someone needs to give the other side so these four walls aren't filled with infinite circle jerks.
- bawolff 5y agoYou'll never be able to convince the other side of anything if you don't take the time to understand where they are coming from. Shouting into the void may feel good, but does not change hearts and minds.
- SwimSwimHungry 5y agoThe problem with text based conversations like this is that you really aren't able to perceive my physical or emotional state easily over text. Using all caps and multiple punctuation marks are also not only extremely rude in polite company, but I'm sure HN has rules against that kind of thing. :) And bawolff... my aim is to at least give those reading from the sidelines some things to think about. I am sure as heck unable to convince a hardcore proponent of Bitcoin to change in a 15-20 minute back and forth, not because my points are necessarily bad, but because human beings are a stubborn lot (I know I can be too!) I think I did OK overall. I know some of my comments were reacted to negatively, but that's fine. I don't expect agreement easily.
- bawolff 5y ago> And bawolff... my aim is to at least give those reading from the sidelines some things to think about. And are you under the impression that you're the only voice that people on the sidelines are going to hear? You need to understand the counter arguments so you can adapt your own arguments to counter them. You can't defeat an enemy you don't understand.
- SwimSwimHungry 5y agoRight. I thought that was already obvious. Are you done pontificating to me?