I think we sometimes overlook the positive outcomes that arise from the effort to publicly ridicule silly ideas, like Javascript and Ruby.
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@dibblego@puffnfresh And "appeasing fragile egos" can actually make poeple listen, in my experience. It certainly helps with me anyway!
@d_christiansen @puffnfresh "Making people listen" is distinct to "helping people get it" -- don't conflate the goal.
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@dibblego@puffnfresh Listening is the first step towards "getting it". Most people listen with the heart and brain together. -
@d_christiansen@puffnfresh This persistent conflation is our point of disagreement. I firmly believe it to be false. - Show replies
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@dibblego@puffnfresh I would prefer "focused, direct, and respectful" for someone helping me learn something new. -
@d_christiansen@puffnfresh What you "prefer" is completely unrelated to the goal -- another conflation that removes focus. - Show replies
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