02-08-2005, 11:37 PM
Hi Desert Sleet,
According to the Oxford Advanced Learners English Dictionary, the word "debate" means
1) (noun) A formal discussion of an issue at a public meeting or in a parliament. In a debate two or more speakers express opposing views and then there is often a vote on the issue
2)(noun) An argument or discussion expressing different opinions.
My definition of "debate" is quite close to the ones stated above And as pointed by u, it is definitely NOT
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...insulting the opposition by telling them they are ignorant, illogical or whatever other insults usually resorted to..
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Thus desert sleet, if someone is trying to make u embrace their position by "insulting u or raming it down ur throat" it makes no sense for u to do the same. Yes, some forum members have posted offending & childish remarks regarding ACCA but that doesnt mean u do the same. If u do the same, what will be the difference between u & them? Bilal has already apologized for making that statement. Hence, please cool down, relax & dont take this all personally. Also, please contribute further & dont just get offended by these messages.
I would ONCE again ask all forum members posting on this topic to get back on track. And not to post any messages which deviate significantly from the topic & target other people specifically. If someone has targeted u, than plz can u try to show a bigger heart by forgiving? I am sure everyone will respect you for doing so.
According to the Oxford Advanced Learners English Dictionary, the word "debate" means
1) (noun) A formal discussion of an issue at a public meeting or in a parliament. In a debate two or more speakers express opposing views and then there is often a vote on the issue
2)(noun) An argument or discussion expressing different opinions.
My definition of "debate" is quite close to the ones stated above And as pointed by u, it is definitely NOT
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...insulting the opposition by telling them they are ignorant, illogical or whatever other insults usually resorted to..
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Thus desert sleet, if someone is trying to make u embrace their position by "insulting u or raming it down ur throat" it makes no sense for u to do the same. Yes, some forum members have posted offending & childish remarks regarding ACCA but that doesnt mean u do the same. If u do the same, what will be the difference between u & them? Bilal has already apologized for making that statement. Hence, please cool down, relax & dont take this all personally. Also, please contribute further & dont just get offended by these messages.
I would ONCE again ask all forum members posting on this topic to get back on track. And not to post any messages which deviate significantly from the topic & target other people specifically. If someone has targeted u, than plz can u try to show a bigger heart by forgiving? I am sure everyone will respect you for doing so.
