snafu Posted November 18, 2008 Posted November 18, 2008 I don't want to blow my own horn but I will anyway. I've been on these boards for a few years and it truly amazes me that no one has the balls to concede to a comment they have made that later they may regret. Some may have conceded but not blatantly. Why is it so hard for people to say they were wrong on the Internet but not as hard to do it when you have to do it face to face? What, is it moxie? Is it a persona that one must keep up with? I don't conceder the internet any different than talking to each and everyone of you face to face. I don't fear rejection or the conception that I'm stupid. I guess my grammar and spelling (and my constant editing) shows me for myself so it might be easier for me but what the hell? Dose anybody else see this or have a hared time just saying "hay I'm wrong?" concede: Definition, Synonyms from Answers.com Quote *NEVER FORGOTTEN*
Old Salt Posted November 18, 2008 Posted November 18, 2008 Like this? I misread the article. It said stocks were down 3% for the quarter. It also said profits were down 97% but with a caveat:Sorry :o Or something more personal? Quote Been wrong before, could be wrong now, will probably be wrong again. Don't take yourself so dang seriously. ;)
wez Posted November 18, 2008 Posted November 18, 2008 Personally, I love being wrong.. Means I learned sumpin' new.. I just need it shown to me logically, without personal character assassinations, hypocrisy, lies and calls to have me thrown off the www by mobs.. That usually tells me I'm on to something good. ;) Matter of fact, I've conceded when I'm not wrong for merely stating an opinion ie.. "the dreaded soldier incident".. :D I'm quite proud of my dumbassedness.. yay me Not just you snaf.. it's the culture.. For some reason it's been linked that saying, hey, I'm wrong.. or hey, I'm sorry.. is a sign of weakness when it fact, it's the opposite. Quote I'm sick in mind and spirit, the mirror tells me lies ~ Ozzy
Ali Posted November 18, 2008 Posted November 18, 2008 I've had to admit that I've been wrong on the forums I frequent before and have even offered open apologies when needed. Fortunately for memI'm incredibly awesome and intelligent so I rarely have to eat crow....because even when it's drizzled in a succulent apricot glaze it doesn't go down that nicely. :P Quote
Members RoyalOrleans Posted November 20, 2008 Members Posted November 20, 2008 I don't want to blow my own horn but I will anyway. I've been on these boards for a few years and it truly amazes me that no one has the balls to concede to a comment they have made that later they may regret. Some may have conceded but not blatantly. Why is it so hard for people to say they were wrong on the Internet but not as hard to do it when you have to do it face to face? What' date=' is it moxie? Is it a persona that one must keep up with? I don't conceder the internet any different than talking to each and everyone of you face to face. I don't fear rejection or the conception that I'm stupid. I guess my grammar and spelling (and my constant editing) shows me for myself so it might be easier for me but what the hell? Dose anybody else see this or have a hared time just saying "hay I'm wrong?"concede: Definition, Synonyms from Answers.com Hey... You can't punch someone in the mouth through your monitor. Quote http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5I0M6PKr5HM/SrZiXevwa5I/AAAAAAAAAIo/HZMRBP1nwyI/s200/obama-socialism-attacks-capitalism.jpg It's a mistake to think that poor people get the benefit from the welfare system. It's a total fraud. Most welfare go to the rich of this country: the military-industrial complex, the bankers, the foreign dictators, it's totally out of control. This idea that the government has services or goods that they can pass on is a complete farce. Governments have nothing. They can't create anything, they never have. All they can do is steal from one group and give it to another at the destruction of the principles of freedom, and we ought to challenge that concept. - Ron Paul
Moderators IWS Posted November 20, 2008 Moderators Posted November 20, 2008 There was this one time, I thought I was wrong, but I was mistaken. :D . . . Quote One of the consequences of such notions as "entitlements" is that people who have contributed nothing to society feel that society owes them something, apparently just for being nice enough to grace us with their presence.? ~ Thomas Sowell
emkay64 Posted November 20, 2008 Posted November 20, 2008 http://justbs.us/applications/core/interface/imageproxy/imageproxy.php?img=http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/drumsforever88/e-thug.jpg&key=363ea750308d2842b3ba34e6eab39e824ce3bf438caa1116ffaa35a8c9980999 Quote
Ali Posted November 20, 2008 Posted November 20, 2008 There was this one time, I thought I was wrong, but I was mistaken. :D . . . But I bet for a moment there you were shaking in your boots. :P Quote
Anna Perenna Posted November 21, 2008 Posted November 21, 2008 I don't want to blow my own horn but I will anyway. I've been on these boards for a few years and it truly amazes me that no one has the balls to concede to a comment they have made that later they may regret. Some may have conceded but not blatantly. Why is it so hard for people to say they were wrong on the Internet but not as hard to do it when you have to do it face to face? What' date=' is it moxie? Is it a persona that one must keep up with? I don't conceder the internet any different than talking to each and everyone of you face to face. I don't fear rejection or the conception that I'm stupid. I guess my grammar and spelling (and my constant editing) shows me for myself so it might be easier for me but what the hell? Dose anybody else see this or have a hared time just saying "hay I'm wrong?"concede: Definition, Synonyms from Answers.com I admit that I'm wrong all the time in real life, because I talk to people I know and am comfortable asking questions of. But online, I try to make sure I know what I'm talking about before I post because you're all strangers and some of you can get quite hostile in debates. Quote As always occurred when he quarreled over principles in which he believed passionately, he would end up gasping furiously for air and blinking back bitter tears of conviction. There were many principles in which Clevinger believed passionately. He was crazy.
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