Quote Originally Posted by Valentine Pirate View Post
This is very similar to my feelings as far as arguing in person goes. I've never been a fan of confrontation, and I'd much prefer to talk things out and listen than elevate to shouting and/or repeating my stance over and over.

I do agree with decensored though that debate is important in a forum setting, and that it is all about execution. Some of the biggest tiffs in this place are from misunderstanding another user (taking things personally, negatively, thinking they're putting their position down, being under the impression there's only 1 way to do things, etc)
Alas, I cannot live down my name. So I will continue to be bullheaded and argue with anyone who dares disagree with me! Muwhahaha

Seriously though, nice write up. I couldn't agree more. I definitely get into that "Listening to find a hole in their argument" mode, as much as I dislike it. I've been working on being a better listener / less argumentative for a few years now. It's definitely improved, but there are still those that just have a way of getting under my skin. I'm trying to better myself though! I swears!