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discussions work in New lounge.
They seem very strange to me...
In case of doubt the offical definition for a discussion is...
1. The action or process of talking about something, typically in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas: "the specific content of the legislation was under discussion".
2. A conversation or debate about a certain topic.

In new lounge is the definition seems to be...
Step 1)OP posts their opinion on a topic and asks for others to start a discussion (fair enough you say, sounds good so far!).

Step 2) Some poster agree with OP (end of discussion). Others however may disagree, which starts a debate. There are two types of posters here- those who disagree for the sake of it and like to argue, though they don't know why.
And then those who disagree, giving a valid reason why their opinion differs.

Step 3) NL speacial is to 'take' sides. OP found somone who disagrees with their opinion, no longer wants a discussion so may start getting petty, likewise the other posters will too. Both sides fail to understand that they BOTH are right/wrong, and will never agree, as basically they want everyone to agree with them and not discuss why they don't! END OF DISCUSSION

This handy 3 step model can be applied to any NL thread, espeically those involving
-barefoot/ shoes
-parelli
-National Horsemanship
-Horse racing
-Fat or thin ponies
-Fat or thin riders

Am I missing anything??:cool:
:D
 
dominobrown said:
discussions work in New lounge.
They seem very strange to me...
In case of doubt the offical definition for a discussion is...
1. The action or process of talking about something, typically in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas: "the specific content of the legislation was under discussion".
2. A conversation or debate about a certain topic.

In new lounge is the definition seems to be...
Step 1)OP posts their opinion on a topic and asks for others to start a discussion (fair enough you say, sounds good so far!).

Step 2) Some poster agree with OP (end of discussion). Others however may disagree, which starts a debate. There are two types of posters here- those who disagree for the sake of it and like to argue, though they don't know why.
And then those who disagree, giving a valid reason why their opinion differs.

Step 3) NL speacial is to 'take' sides. OP found somone who disagrees with their opinion, no longer wants a discussion so may start getting petty, likewise the other posters will too. Both sides fail to understand that they BOTH are right/wrong, and will never agree, as basically they want everyone to agree with them and not discuss why they don't! END OF DISCUSSION

This handy 3 step model can be applied to any NL thread, espeically those involving
-barefoot/ shoes
-parelli
-National Horsemanship
-Horse racing
-Fat or thin ponies
-Fat or thin riders

Am I missing anything??:cool:
:D
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LMAO :D You hit the nail on the head there. You also forgot cattle prods.
 
and some posters ask for help and are given advice. Only to find they havent taken that advice and are asking for help a month later when they have been given advice on what they originally asked.

and some posters ask for advice are given advice and dont take the advice and a year later post saying what has happend and were given advice but never took it so whats the point in posting for help.

The only good thing to come out of these posts is that others that might have the same problem might take the advice.
 
Here was I just thinking they were there for my reading amusement on a Friday night after a couple of glasses of wine - although i have to admit I've taken one or two tips away with me, and received some good advice.
 
I have learnt loads from the forum just by reading posts, even if its not actually relevant to my situation.
 
The biggest thing I have learned here, is that:
1) if i know nothing about a particular subject, I will be lucky to get a response
2) if i think know something about a particular subject, someone will know better.
 
When I am thinking of posting a question, I think what the possible answers will be, decide that I am bound to get replies suggesting each answer equally, so don't bother posting and just make the decision myself :rolleyes:
 
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