re: F U Espys and NBA

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Okay devil's advocate...

Belligerent to you or them? Sometimes we find belligerence where we look for it and do not allow the other side its just due.

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Devil's Advocate role duly noted, but there is usually a pretty big difference in conversational tenor when one side is being sensitive to slights versus when one side is uncommonly brusque.

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I feel that this is what makes our nation/society/community/village great. We are allowed to express differing ideas and have differing opinions without fear of governmental, judicial, or monetary reprisal.

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I don't think there needs to be an increase of fearfulness, but rather an increase in respect.

Like I said, I do love to argue, but there is a distinct difference between a constructive argument and ones that do more harm than good.

IMO, online anonymity to the point has given rise to more of the latter. Anonymity itself can be a great thing. Combines with respectful give and take, it becomes even better.

We'll see if there's a rise in constructive disagreement as social media communication becomes even more ingrained in our culture and worldwide. It's still quite new.