Posted by AuntieMel on August 6, 2004, at 13:07:36
In reply to Here I go, jumping in again » AuntieMel, posted by partlycloudy on August 4, 2004, at 13:39:46
Actually, I think we agree, but are arguing semantics.
When I talk about debate as a good thing, I am talking about the kind of friendly back-and-forth type of thing about a topic (even about therapy) that uses sentences line "but don't you think.....?" I'm *not* saying that nastiness is ever a good thing. Which includes dressing down therapies, too.
I kinda think *that* type of debate falls into the "education" part of the 'mission statement.'
The thing is that I saw signs that with some friendly coaching about the ways of babble, fires had the makings of a good participant. And I'm happy to work on the coaching 'cause we seem to be able to talk to each other.
Well, we now have several days to regroup. I'd like to ask for a chance to start the coaching again. All it would take is a bit of space - then as others feel more comfortable they could join in.
Of course, there is always the possibity that I'm all wet;)
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