Posted by fires on July 24, 2004, at 10:41:14
In reply to Re: ad hominem » fires, posted by Larry Hoover on July 24, 2004, at 7:55:47
I couldn't disagree with you more!
I believe that you wrote like you have some paranormal abilities, because now my "language structure" has come under scrutiny! First, I believe that people trried to put words in my mouth, now you have tried to analyze my lang. sructure. I wonder what's next? I think some here are into "overanalysis."
I certainly disagree with your definition of hypocrisy.
Whom was my "ad hominem" attack, about using multiple names directed at? I've "attacked" therapies and some of my Ts, but not individuals. There's a big difference. Because people disagree with my ideas/opinions doesn't mean they are attacking me with ad hominem attacks. There's a big difference between saying, "you are an idiot" and saying, "I believe that an idea is idiotic". If someone posts here that therapy "type 101" is silly, that's fine. Maybe therapy type 101 is my favorite therapy. Should I take offense? Of course not!! How could I live an even half way normal life if I were to take offense to eveything said that I don't agree with? I'd be throwing bricks at my TV if I took offense at everything said that I don't agree with. :)
The ad hominem attacks that I've experienced here have come from those who resort to name calling (concealed not so cleverly in questions about my mental health, or my "purposes" -- which they claim to know!!)
>>My challenging you on the criteria around your somatoform (mis)diagnosis was intended to show you how it feels. I am sure you felt defensive. I am sure you felt more than a little bit annoyed. Perhaps you even felt hurt. I'm sorry, but it felt necessary.<<
I think you should be more careful re: assuming what I am thinking/feeling. Your above assumptions are wrong. You don't even know me, other than by my posts, yet you believe that you can asume what I'm thinking/feeling?
I see this as a *CORE* problem with many on this group: they *assume*. Perhaps asking someone, before assuming, is a better idea when thoughts and feelings are involved?
>>Choices are made all the time. The past is the past. Let's see if we can't make new choices, and enjoy the fruits of our efforts.<<
I've chosen to warn the "inexperienced" and "new to T patients" about Ts that are scientifically unfounded. Seems a noble cause to me. I choose to continue to express my beliefs. I choose to not be upset with every person who doesn't agree with my opinions (and therefore may take it personally). That's their problem ("issue"), which they may want to bring up with their therapist.
Best Wishes
'Time flies like a bullet, but fruit flies like oranges'
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