Tony Morris

@dibblego @puffnfresh There are also ways of offering critique that give the recipient an excuse to ignore what is being said.

@d_christiansen @puffnfresh Yes, appeasing fragile egos never helps. I agree, stay focussed, direct and brutal when necessary.

@dibblego @puffnfresh I think we may disagree about what gives people an excuse to ignore criticism - brutality does this in my experience!

@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.

@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.

@dibblego @puffnfresh What is "the goal"? My goal is getting and spreading knowledge.