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Now that I've finally re-watched it, I can't help but agree. I definitely sounded like a jerk (and probably a fairly stupid one). It's funny how one's defensi
by dorkitude 11y ago
Now that I've finally re-watched it, I can't help but agree. I definitely sounded like a jerk (and probably a fairly stupid one). It's funny how one's defensiveness can be interpreted :(
- jakobegger 11y agoI don't think you sounded like a jerk. To me you just sounded like someone who doesn't have a canned reply ready.
- staunch 11y agoYou've figured it out. Most people interpret defensiveness as an absolute sign that you're a jerk and that you're wrong. It doesn't matter if you're arguing in favor of the laws of physics, if you sound defensive, you will be dismissed as an arrogant idiot. But anyone who would rush to judge someone so harshly is revealing themselves as the bad person. A little compassion is all that is necessary to see that you meant well. Take pride in having gotten on stage and put yourself out there. You tried something that would scare most people to death. And you did quite well. Plenty of people like myself have nothing but respect for you and don't think you're a jerk.
- nosefrog 11y agoI don't think you sounded like a jerk.