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Originally Posted by Sam
Before I respond to the thread on 9/11 I would like to address the issue of personal credentials and release of personal information. This forum has teachers, physicians, engineers, economists, nurses,students, self educated intellectuals, construction workers, business owners, teenagers, senior citizens. Their knowledge base and intellectualism becomes apparent when they communicate. I have an advanced degree but could never hold my own on economics or engineering. This forum is the gathering of minds and people with all different abilities and talents evaluating and discussing political issues. .
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While we are at it...i am an astronaut.
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Originally Posted by Sam
I agree that just reading someones opinion does not mean it is a fact , but when you spend time on a forum you begin to know the ones that link to sources, who research and are critical thinkers. In a sense by conversing you begin to see their values, their intellect and their energy and ideas. You are less likely to have someone misrepresent themself because we are just discussing issues not trying to meet people for money, connections, romance etc. It is simply exchanges of ideas and information and I like hearing all sides even those I disagree with..
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I disagree with that....i feel, even on a small level, we are all posting our beleifs to sway others (in some way or another). Conspiracy freaks want to let the world know they have found the truth (no matter how deranged it is) and others want to show how misguided those theorists are.
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Originally Posted by Sam
To come on and demand credentials is off base. Get to know the forum and you will begin to see each persons values and abilities. If you just want a credentialed lecture go to a university class. This is about discussion and ideas and learning how to debate..
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I agree to an extent. When you are sharing beleifs on religion, philosophy or any general topic then credentials arent needed because it is purely subjective....however when one is talking of physics and engineering and passing it off as fact, well then their credentials should come into question.