clara4457
07-24-2003, 06:22 PM
I would like to debate about debate.
I really enjoy the posts in the dog house that express very different views about dog/cat/animal care. Some of the ones that I really enjoyed were the debate about "whether cats should be let outside". "spelling does count", "should you adopt of get from a breeder". "I don't understand the use of furkids", etc. I love hearing different views from different people, especially where different cultures are concerned.
I love adult conversations where people express their opinions without resorting to flaming or name calling. That is not to say the all of the younger pettalkers do it. Most of the teens on this board have very intelligent and well thought out arguments which I really enjoy reading, and some of the older pettalkers resort to flame throwing. When I say adult arguments, I am totally talking about attitude not age!:) What frustrates me is when the thread is a lively debate and it disintegrates into flame throwing or name calling (ie - "you s**k", "you don't deserve to have a (dog/cat/pet), "what do you mean your dogs live outside - you are a terrible human being", etc.) Without knowing all the facts, do we have a tendency in inflict our moral and living environment on other people? Are we all guilty of trying to inflict our moral standards on other people or cultures? DEEP QUESTIONS
One thing I have learned with all the research I have done on animal behavior and training is that even in so called "expert opinion" views differ immensely. I am feeling more and more like I should take every opinion and tweak it to meet my lifestyle and needs.
I enjoy the posts that express a different opinion, but do not attack the poster personally. I guess as thinking human beings we should be allowed to express our opinions without ridicule. That is why even in Congress a right wing Republican and a left wing Democrat can disagree in debate and still go out do dinner together.
The reason I bring this up is I am in the midst of reading "Cultural Class" by Jean Donaldson and some of her theories are pretty controversial. I would love to discuss it, but am a little leary of bringing it up for fear of flames.:o
Would love to hear everyone's view on this. Hopefully I will not incite any riots on this thread! ;)
I really enjoy the posts in the dog house that express very different views about dog/cat/animal care. Some of the ones that I really enjoyed were the debate about "whether cats should be let outside". "spelling does count", "should you adopt of get from a breeder". "I don't understand the use of furkids", etc. I love hearing different views from different people, especially where different cultures are concerned.
I love adult conversations where people express their opinions without resorting to flaming or name calling. That is not to say the all of the younger pettalkers do it. Most of the teens on this board have very intelligent and well thought out arguments which I really enjoy reading, and some of the older pettalkers resort to flame throwing. When I say adult arguments, I am totally talking about attitude not age!:) What frustrates me is when the thread is a lively debate and it disintegrates into flame throwing or name calling (ie - "you s**k", "you don't deserve to have a (dog/cat/pet), "what do you mean your dogs live outside - you are a terrible human being", etc.) Without knowing all the facts, do we have a tendency in inflict our moral and living environment on other people? Are we all guilty of trying to inflict our moral standards on other people or cultures? DEEP QUESTIONS
One thing I have learned with all the research I have done on animal behavior and training is that even in so called "expert opinion" views differ immensely. I am feeling more and more like I should take every opinion and tweak it to meet my lifestyle and needs.
I enjoy the posts that express a different opinion, but do not attack the poster personally. I guess as thinking human beings we should be allowed to express our opinions without ridicule. That is why even in Congress a right wing Republican and a left wing Democrat can disagree in debate and still go out do dinner together.
The reason I bring this up is I am in the midst of reading "Cultural Class" by Jean Donaldson and some of her theories are pretty controversial. I would love to discuss it, but am a little leary of bringing it up for fear of flames.:o
Would love to hear everyone's view on this. Hopefully I will not incite any riots on this thread! ;)