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I don't even understand what you're trying to get at here. Because I believe that it is inappropriate for someone to interrupt other people's dinner because on

I don't even understand what you're trying to get at here. Because I believe that it is inappropriate for someone to interrupt other people's dinner because one person is using their cell phone I must: A) Think that NOTHING is bad. B) We should leave everyone alone, even if they are doing the worst thing. Do you want to just start over with this point maybe? Seems like you maybe didn't think at all before making it the first time so I thought you might want another shot.

DenisM 13y ago
>Do you want to just start over with this point maybe? Seems like you maybe didn't think at all before making it the first time Thanks for being rude. Your point, as I understand it, is that since there is one good use case for texting while eating, we should not discourage people from texting while eating in general. That is pretty clear from your post. My counter point is that there are many things that have one good use, but are still bad overall. Following your logic, we should not discourage those things either, at least if we wanted to stay consistent in our application of logic. Considering that even most bad things have occasional positive side-effect, and following your logic we would end up not discouraging anything ever. Clearly that is not a desirable outcome, therefore I think your logic is flawed.
- ryguytilidie 13y ago
  If you think I was being rude and you were not, there is simply no helping you. "Your point, as I understand it, is that since there is one good use case for texting while eating, we should not discourage people from texting while eating in general. That is pretty clear from your post." Nope. My point is that when you see someone texting or on their cell. YOU DONT KNOW WHY THEY ARE DOING IT. Projecting a "they must be wasting their time, UGH I'm surrounded by brainless zombies" is utterly insane. My point is that instead of freaking out at people around you using their cellphones, maybe just don't freak out and project actions and emotions on people and mind your own business. How you took this to mean "you think nothing is ever wrong" is well beyond any stupidity I am able to comprehend. Sorry if that was rude, but it is also true unfortunately.
  - DenisM 13y ago
    You're the only person who talks about interrupting strangers, as the author of the article has only suggested interrupting friends, and only close ones at that.
    - ryguytilidie 13y ago
      Which can mean nothing but "I see nothing as bad". Perhaps just hold your hands up and say "yeah, I'm wrong, stupid point, nevermind" versus continuing to argue no matter how wrong you are. It's like a modern day disease. Complete inability to admit you're wrong to strangers on the internet after you attempted to be an asshole for no reason. Congratulations I hope you're able to continue making yourself happy this way.

DenisM 13y ago

>Do you want to just start over with this point maybe? Seems like you maybe didn't think at all before making it the first time Thanks for being rude. Your point, as I understand it, is that since there is one good use case for texting while eating, we should not discourage people from texting while eating in general. That is pretty clear from your post. My counter point is that there are many things that have one good use, but are still bad overall. Following your logic, we should not discourage those things either, at least if we wanted to stay consistent in our application of logic. Considering that even most bad things have occasional positive side-effect, and following your logic we would end up not discouraging anything ever. Clearly that is not a desirable outcome, therefore I think your logic is flawed.

ryguytilidie 13y ago
If you think I was being rude and you were not, there is simply no helping you. "Your point, as I understand it, is that since there is one good use case for texting while eating, we should not discourage people from texting while eating in general. That is pretty clear from your post." Nope. My point is that when you see someone texting or on their cell. YOU DONT KNOW WHY THEY ARE DOING IT. Projecting a "they must be wasting their time, UGH I'm surrounded by brainless zombies" is utterly insane. My point is that instead of freaking out at people around you using their cellphones, maybe just don't freak out and project actions and emotions on people and mind your own business. How you took this to mean "you think nothing is ever wrong" is well beyond any stupidity I am able to comprehend. Sorry if that was rude, but it is also true unfortunately.
- DenisM 13y ago
  You're the only person who talks about interrupting strangers, as the author of the article has only suggested interrupting friends, and only close ones at that.
  - ryguytilidie 13y ago
    Which can mean nothing but "I see nothing as bad". Perhaps just hold your hands up and say "yeah, I'm wrong, stupid point, nevermind" versus continuing to argue no matter how wrong you are. It's like a modern day disease. Complete inability to admit you're wrong to strangers on the internet after you attempted to be an asshole for no reason. Congratulations I hope you're able to continue making yourself happy this way.