Yesterday, a new member of the InternetWorkers list showed up and threatened to leave since his political views didn’t seem represented on the list. The list is one of the most anything-goes lists I’ve ever been on, so I know his departure would be premature.
His comment got me thinking. Too often folks from one side of the fence or other (assuming there are just two sides. Work with me here.) will wrap themselves in the endless talk supporting their views. They are the choir, being preached to by whatever commentator espouses their views. Rarely is a dissenting opinion heard or discussed.
Ideas, opinions, and conversations are best when they’re brought out in the open and can be discussed by people with differing views. Never be afraid to have your ideas and opinions challenged. That kind of dialog makes society better.
People might adopt your ideas, or people may not. Either way, you’re likely to learn something just by playing. And so will everyone else.
It’s surprising how people spend so much time in their team huddle and never engage the opposing team. How can that gameplan ever win?
I know what you mean. I have over 100 unread messages in my InternetWorkers folder right now because I’ve been discouraged to read it. It seems like the last two times I’ve posted anything I’ve immediately been jumped on for not believing the same thing the other poster does. I’m beginning to wonder if it’s even worth being on.
On the other hand, I do have a reply to the last reply to my post, I just haven’t had a time to write it up.