[MD] Distinguishing Levels

[Heather Perella]

Hello Arlo,

> [Arlo]
> Hey. :-) Its the nature of a discussion forum to
> focus on differences,
> disagreements and opposition rather than agreement
> and solidarity. I mean, I
> understand Gene's frustration (really, I do!) at the
> bombastment of the recent
> thread, but imagine if we responded to every post we
> AGREED with, hundreds of
> "I agree" each and every day. I did realize,
> however, that I touched base with
> several "mates" recently, but our dialogic paths
> have diverged more. Like I
> said, its a sad side-effect of forums, but I think
> its worthwhile every now and
> again to touch base with those whose posts you'd
> otherwise just "nod" to
> silently. Yes? :-)

     Yes, I know what you mean.  I believe I did write
a full description of what I currently view on this
collective versus individual and social versus
intellectual argument.  Nothing but fruit can come
from a philosophical argument and so I have quarrels
with how you and Platt are going at it, as Gene
mentioned.  I've been trying to keep up with the
dialogue as much as possible, and since I am off
today, I was able to put in my word last night.  It
just seems I'm still at the same conclusion where I
was last month.  I explained my reasoning in another
post so I'd rather leave that post to explain so as to
not leave anything out, which you may have seen it by
now, but I just wanted to respond to your question
"Yes?" with a yes I understand what you mean. 
Sometimes we write something on this forum and there
is no response, even an argument, and I have wondered
before if (1) it is because there is agreement or (2)
someone will still try to argue a point and just
by-pass what somebody has said without trying to
tackle what they said head-on.   

Thanks,
SA

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