The "I Didn't Comment in Another Thread" Thread

[Thomas Shey]

I've long felt the moment I learned that saying "I was wrong" or "I f'ed up" was the moment I actually grew up. It was a lot later than it should have been, although obviously sooner than it comes for some.

At least on half of that, its why I've firmly inserted the phrase "I stand corrected" into my vocabulary.

 

[Ryujin]

I've noticed that in my line of work, and in these forums, the bad actors are the ones who have trouble saying "I don't know" and/or "I was wrong."

I have noticed that if you admit to being wrong certain people will take the time to hammer you for being wrong, rather than graciously accepting their victory in debate.

 

[Hussar]

Often people will have painted themselves into such a corner that any admission of error becomes untenable. If one is wrong about x, then suddenly y and z are in question. So instead just keep hammering away at the same points until you’re the last one standing.

 

[Snarf Zagyg]

Old Hotness:
Edition Warring is arguing over which edition is best.

New Hotness:
Edition Warring is arguing over what is an edition.

 

[trappedslider]

Old Hotness:
Edition Warring is arguing over which edition is best.

New Hotness:
Edition Warring is arguing over what is an edition.

Pssh first we argue over if it's a war or just a heated discussion

 

[billd91]

Old Hotness:
Edition Warring is arguing over which edition is best.

New Hotness:
Edition Warring is arguing over what is an edition.

Man, it IS like departmental in-fighting on campus.

 

[MarkB]

Old Hotness:
Edition Warring is arguing over which edition is best.

New Hotness:
Edition Warring is arguing over what is an edition.

What is this, 2003?

 

[CleverNickName]

Old Hotness:
Edition Warring is arguing over which edition is best.

New Hotness:
Edition Warring is arguing over what is an edition.

Look. Growing old is uncomfortable and change is scary, okay? Stop calling it an Edition War!

 

[Snarf Zagyg]

Look. Growing old is uncomfortable and change is scary, okay? Stop calling it an Edition War!

 

[payn]