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Topic: DEBATE OR ARGUE
peppermint10's photo
Thu 01/12/17 03:16 PM
Edited by peppermint10 on Thu 01/12/17 03:19 PM

I like a good debate but dislike arguing.

semantics aside,, what do you feel is the difference?

I consider a debate a conversation of different opinions with rules of conduct and respect which follows a logical flow of relevant points

and an argument is a conversation of different opinions with no rules(and generally plenty of disrespect and insults) which follows only the flow of emotions



there are some who have learned the discipline of recognizing one from the other, and steering clear of the latter

I am still learning, but I greatly respect you for sure


I agree completely. I enjoy a good debate, where I think you can discuss a topic and agree to disagree. An argument is when you won't agree and never will. If left to continue, can escalate to hurt feelings or worse.

msharmony's photo
Thu 01/12/17 03:25 PM
to me, its wasted energy

I choose to use energy on more productive conversation and save the energy wasted in the pointless arguing,,,,

no photo
Thu 01/12/17 03:49 PM

to me, its wasted energy

I choose to use energy on more productive conversation and save the energy wasted in the pointless arguing,,,,

No you do not.

HSP_Male's photo
Tue 01/17/17 05:52 AM
In a debate the people listen. In an argument they don't.
That's the big difference.

msharmony's photo
Tue 01/17/17 08:12 AM
good point

I wish more forums were debate forums and not argument forums,,,flowerforyou

Tom4Uhere's photo
Tue 01/17/17 08:50 AM

good point

I wish more forums were debate forums and not argument forums,,,flowerforyou


Your wish is granted.
Many forum communities exist on a wide range of topics where debate and discussion is civilized and meaningful.
Not one is a dating forum tho.

On the dating forums it is up to the participating members to engage in meaningful discussions. If they choose to do so.
However, we are all different and have different ways we express ourselves. Our reasons for how we participate are our own.

no photo
Tue 01/17/17 09:01 AM
Someone gets a black eye...in a really good argument.shades

Dodo_David's photo
Tue 01/17/17 09:25 PM

Someone gets a black eye...in a really good argument.shades


That is debatable. :tongue:

no1phD's photo
Tue 01/17/17 10:50 PM
Well.. I've never had make-up sex after a debate ..but after an argument..
Yup..lol

Dodo_David's photo
Wed 01/18/17 04:34 AM

Well.. I've never had make-up sex after a debate ..but after an argument..
Yup..lol


huh Wait. She gave you a black eye?

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