Comments on: Arguing: Whats the point? (part 1 of 3) http://blog.craigdossantos.com/2005/05/02/arguing-whats-the-point-part-1-of-3/ Blog of Craig dos Santos Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:17:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: Craig http://blog.craigdossantos.com/2005/05/02/arguing-whats-the-point-part-1-of-3/#comment-12 Craig Wed, 11 May 2005 16:21:00 +0000 http://blog.craigdossantos.com/?p=21#comment-12 I think 'debating' is an excellent term. I was searching for a more positive word for 'arguing'. I'm going to aim to refer to such conversations as 'debates' as I think it diffuses intense feelings that can get in the way. I think ‘debating’ is an excellent term. I was searching for a more positive word for ‘arguing’. I’m going to aim to refer to such conversations as ‘debates’ as I think it diffuses intense feelings that can get in the way.

]]> By: Erin http://blog.craigdossantos.com/2005/05/02/arguing-whats-the-point-part-1-of-3/#comment-11 Erin Tue, 10 May 2005 15:00:00 +0000 http://blog.craigdossantos.com/?p=21#comment-11 is it time for part 2 yet? is it time for part 2 yet?

]]> By: pri http://blog.craigdossantos.com/2005/05/02/arguing-whats-the-point-part-1-of-3/#comment-10 pri Thu, 05 May 2005 16:27:00 +0000 http://blog.craigdossantos.com/?p=21#comment-10 In a legal context, arguing isn't always negative...think of resorting to oral arguments in a case. Also, I'm sure you've heard the classic "lets agree to disagree" tactic to end arguments in a neutral manner. It attempts to diminish the power struggle in an argument. In a legal context, arguing isn’t always negative…think of resorting to oral arguments in a case.

Also, I’m sure you’ve heard the classic “lets agree to disagree” tactic to end arguments in a neutral manner. It attempts to diminish the power struggle in an argument.

]]> By: Erin http://blog.craigdossantos.com/2005/05/02/arguing-whats-the-point-part-1-of-3/#comment-9 Erin Mon, 02 May 2005 20:40:00 +0000 http://blog.craigdossantos.com/?p=21#comment-9 Do you think 'debating' means the same thing? I feel it has fewer negative connotations than 'arguing.' Do you think ‘debating’ means the same thing? I feel it has fewer negative connotations than ‘arguing.’

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