Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<<<< You been taking debating lessons from DouglasDub lately or something? >>> I am proud to be the Jedi Master's Padawan Learner.
Originally Posted By Mr X ***It's interesting that now that we know what it is, the technique stands out so clearly that we both recognized it even when used outside of it's normal context.*** Indeed. Most interesting. Personally I prefer just regular old conversation than a string of debating techniques, but that's just me. I suppose some are more concerned with proving themselves "right" (aka "win the debate") rather than simply chat about a topic and maybe learn a thing or two they hadn't considered.
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< Personally I prefer just regular old conversation than a string of debating techniques, but that's just me. >>> No, it's not (... just you - I agree! ) <<< I suppose some are more concerned with proving themselves "right" (aka "win the debate") rather than simply chat about a topic and maybe learn a thing or two they hadn't considered. >>> It took me the longest time to figure this aspect of it out, and it really is quite amazing, especially in the context of a WDW forum.