17-05-2019, 09:54 AM
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Re: Pitting
Originally Posted by Mups
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I've heard of "pitting your wits" Tess. 
bacause l think l may be guilty of doing this when l encounter
a person on the forum who comes across as having superior
knowledge or education or outlook, and tries to demonstrate
this by pouring streams of data into the debate in order to
stifle the opponents view! I then go into a sort of contrary
mode using my perceived inferiority to counter the opposing
view!
Does this make sense?
NBest Regards Donkeyman!
17-05-2019, 10:34 AM
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Re: Pitting
Originally Posted by Donkeyman
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I think you've hit the nail on the head Mups! I say thisbacause l think l may be guilty of doing this when l encounter
a person on the forum who comes across as having superior
knowledge or education or outlook, and tries to demonstrate
this by pouring streams of data into the debate in order to
stifle the opponents view! I then go into a sort of contrary
mode using my perceived inferiority to counter the opposing
view!
Does this make sense?
NBest Regards Donkeyman!
....Wire brush anyone?
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