I am answering to the version before you edited it.
You are absolutely right, and I apologize if I came across as dismissive. We may have different viewpoints, and it's important to respect and acknowledge each other's perspectives. I appreciate your input, and I'm here to listen and address any further questions or concerns.
Im afraid we will have to agree to disagree, I think weve both stated our cases to the extent they can be clearly stated. I wanted to edit my previous post to take out the combativeness but responses had been put up and it would like a cop out if i did that. I banged it out without double-checking it for overall tone, but again I do appreciate the article and overall found it a good read.
Yes - re-reading that now. It came off as rude that was NOT my intention. Sorry - I apologize. (probably best not to edit it, and hope they see this follow-up?)
It was my desperate attempt to implore them (and people in general) to think through their responses before hitting Submit.
Opinion is great, but we're all too trigger happy to post our own view. Often its best if we didn't contribute on matters we are not well versed in.
I'm guilty of this myself. Not implying I'm not.
Its a futile exercise I'm sure, but somethings I feel like I have to try.
Apologies, I was adding detail and don't realize you were already responding. I don't think we disagree though - do you? I still agree with what you responded to, I just removed that phrase because it seemed inflammatory
I think it's wrong and you misunderstood me, but I feel like you've set the bar so high that I owe a much better reply than this one (which is unfortunately all I have time or energy for today). Your reply is a thoughtful and considerate work of art, however, and I wanted you to know I appreciate it very much.
Please reach out via email if you'd like to discuss further.
I appreciate your reply. I do think I was trying to add to the conversation, if only by pointing out that the question itself was not as well posed as it could have been. Perhaps I should have gone the extra mile and offered an opinion based on one (or both) readings of the question.
I'm sorry you had to spell it out for me. I suppose I wasn't thinking clearly at the time. Apologies.
And I apologize for my general tone in my response. I made the mistake of writing it before attending to something, and my response ended up sounding much too forceful. It wasn't my intent, and I should have given your reply the attention it deserved.
I didn't interpret it that way, and I apologize if it seemed that I did.
I was actually hoping for some read on the two questions I gave because I believe these are important issues, and your comment prompted an opportunity to raise them.
I apologize if the tone of my previous comment sounded harsh to you or if some of my arguments sounded like strawmen. I am in good faith trying to interpret your comments as best as I am able. I don't feel like you're giving me the same courtesy, so I'll exit the discussion now. Thanks.
No worries—and it's clear that it's your personal problem. I think it's always valuable to present a counterpoint in these comment threads so that less-informed readers know the issue isn't totally clear and that the truth likely lies somewhere between your point and mine. I apologize if I came across as argumentative—my goal is to expand the scope of the discussion.
Thanks for your comprehensive response. I consider these topics deeply important, and worthy of a lot of consideration.
I sensed we had a disagreement but likely tried to side step that to avoid any conflict, because I don’t really want to engage in that online. I’m glad to see I was right with my instinct and thank you for elaborating further just what any disagreement might be there! :)
Please allow me some time to read, understand and consider what you said and maybe I’ll get back to you!
This is your opinion. It also comes across as judgmental. Remember: people think differently and to different depths.
I suspected you had more to say. There is no plausible way one could read your mind and go from what you wrote before to what you wrote here.
I'm here to learn and discuss. It doesn't help when people have a dismissive tone in response to questions.
FWIW, I enjoyed many of your comments in this thread. But this one wasn't persuasive to me. If you are curious why, I can explain, but at present, based on your above response, I'm reluctant.
I think you've misinterpreted my tone. I was not trying to tell you how to speak, but rather how I view the issue. You are welcome to share your own view.
I agree with your point of view, but I don't think you've phrased it productively, let alone respectfully. I know it's a touchy topic, but you'll be a better advocate if you avoid flying off the handle.
I had a response, but I feel like it would just encourage some sort of argument from others, which I don't think would really follow the spirit of what we were discussing here. Thank you very much for the response, and for not being too harsh in your critique. :)
The above comment seems to be rubbing some people the wrong way. I'm honestly stumped as to which parts are disagreeable and I'd listen and appreciate any further feedback, especially if I was accidentally offensive. My one any only goal was to contribute positively to the discussion.
You seem to be arguing for the sake of it. I feel that my statement was pretty clear. If I am communicating poorly, I apologize, but there isn't much more I can add.
You are absolutely right, and I apologize if I came across as dismissive. We may have different viewpoints, and it's important to respect and acknowledge each other's perspectives. I appreciate your input, and I'm here to listen and address any further questions or concerns.
Let's keep the conversation friendly and open.
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