Yes! I personally really have appreciated the times I've been called out on Twitter and in general — really enhanced my worldview. In fact just today I sent a PM thanking somebody for telling me I was wrong on something almost exactly a year ago (some anniversaries suck).
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Replying to @o_guest @mattsiegel and
Fully agreed. Including that some anniversaries suck. Being wrong can really be eye-opening. Problem is how does one learn that one is wrong when one thinks one is right, if no-one tells you? That's why it's so important that we trust each other to tell each other truth.
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Replying to @IrisVanRooij @mattsiegel and
Exactly. In the case I mentioned I realised it on my own and so I PMed the person to tell them I realised they were right all along, but like you said, in many cases we NEED to be told "You are wrong because X".
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Replying to @o_guest @mattsiegel and
For me it is the mark of a true friend if they'll tell you painful truths when needed. Not to harm, but actually out of care for your well being.
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Replying to @IrisVanRooij @o_guest and
A true friend surely considers other options before resorting to public shaming and snark? I thought that’s exactly what
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I see your point. But, to be honest, I did not have the impression that
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Replying to @IrisVanRooij @zerdeve and
I would argue there were playful acerbic comments from both sides, but I'm also sorry to hear you feel I acted in a way other than out of respect since I assumed we/I can discuss this on Twitter.
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Replying to @o_guest @IrisVanRooij and
I thought a PM first would be more appropriate given we already have some rapport here. Also Esther’s reaction to the convo reflected she wasn’t quite alright with how her words were interpreted imo. It would make sense to try to understand her before trying to change her.
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I’d appreciate if a friend PMs me before they come at me publicly so we have a chance at understanding each other first. But that’s just me.
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Replying to @zerdeve @IrisVanRooij and
I will try to remember that others (or at least Esther?) prefers this, but I have my own issues around feeling uncomfortable with DMs. I know you have your own description of the exchange and I daren't attempt to change your mind, but DMs for me [just so you all know] are not
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my preferred method of communicating in private. If something, esp work needs private chat, please email me.
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