Posted by zeugma on April 14, 2006, at 23:09:13
In reply to Re: messages and methods » zeugma, posted by 10derHeart on April 14, 2006, at 22:44:26
> No, I don't.
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> But do I have to be *nasty* in the *way* I discuss disturbing things - like war - with others?
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It's not about the message, it's the method. The attitude of the messenger can make or break any communication from minute-one, IMO. >>true, true. that is why we have diplomats.
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> It's not that I'm moved to 'kill' the messenger because of the message, but that I can't even begin to try to see or hear the message for all the sand in my eyes and ears.>>some of us Babble alumni should join the diplomatic corps. but one should not always trust a diplomat either.
of course, good diplomats are aware that they have an intrinsic credibility problem. it's a dirty trade.
-z
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