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This may be a cultural difference. From my perspective, it is not adult to tolerate dishonesty. Being clear that such behavior is unacceptable is not flipping o
by torstenvl 3y ago
This may be a cultural difference. From my perspective, it is not adult to tolerate dishonesty. Being clear that such behavior is unacceptable is not flipping out, it is a social obligation.
When people are evasive, or pretend to answer one question by talking about a different one, that is not debating like an adult. It is toxic and prevents genuine discussion.
- JumpCrisscross 3y ago> it is not adult to tolerate dishonesty Flippantly calling something dishonest when it may be miscommunication signals a tolerance for dishonesty. I would be upset if someone said I were dishonest, because I’m not. Someone who is commonly accused of dishonesty may be more ready to level that argument unsupported. See what I did there? Do you see why that is not only counterproductive, but also immature? If you really think someone is simply lying, downvote and move on. Self-congratulatory behaviour adds nothing to the discussion.
- torstenvl 3y agoI was not flippant. I explained exactly why the behavior was inappropriate: presenting evidence of antibiotic resistance as though it were evidence of antiviral resistance. It is not a miscommunication, as ceejayoz explicitly recognized the distinction before proceeding. As far as the innuendo that I'm projecting or something, you are entitled to believe whatever you like. As for me and my interactions both in real life and online, I absolutely will not tolerate people who lie. Whether you do or not is up to you, I suppose.