@PhilosophyExp I think that's obvious, isn't it?
a different internet forum saying exactly the same sorts of things about you (& the people on that forum will be sympathising with him/her).
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@profmdwhite On reflection, maybe. But while this stuff is unfolds, people just unreflectively buy into the story of the in-group member. -
@PhilosophyExp Oh, I see -- it's more about the people listening to the rant than the ranter, OK. -
@profmdwhite Yes. One expects people to see things from their own point of view. That's what should tip us off not to take at face value...
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@PhilosophyExp I find it really awkward when I think of that in a real life conversation. Not sure how to react. -
@mollydot I know. Shuffling uncomfortably from foot to foot is the best policy...! -
@PhilosophyExp I sometimes go for a non-committal "hmm". If it's my husband relating someone else's story, I sometimes give alternate intrps
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