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The internet, and even scienctific research, in my opinion, is not about
mutual respect. The search for truth, understanding and progressing our lot
in life is perhaps more relevant. Respect can help that sometimes, but can
also hinder it.
OK, I'll agree with you to some extent, but how have the insults in this
discussion helped progress us toward understanding anything about memetics,
specifically, or on a loftier scale, progressed our lot in life? I guess
instead of respect, if it hinders (which I'm not sold on, but that's OK)
what I would personally appreciate is communication that reflects a memetic
evolution ;-) towards constructiveness as opposed to destructiveness. One
could argue that insults are constructive, but while they do tend to create
energy, can't we as intelligent people find other sources of inspiration
that don't harm each other? Wouldn't that be a good thing? At least more
pleasant.
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