How learning works (or doesn't)
02-21-23, 06:14 AM
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How learning works (or doesn't)
We all know BF is full of contrasting opinions and debate, which is what makes it interesting and offers opportunities to learn new things and alternative perspectives. There is a huge knowledge base out there that can be tapped into if only we have an open-mind and are prepared to listen as well as talk. But the whole collective learning experience depends on everyone observing a few general guidelines:-
1. If you are not a recognised expert in a particular subject under debate then it's a good idea to do more listening and less arguing/asserting your own opinion as fact.
2. Be brave enough to admit when you are wrong. It's just a forum, so there's no need to be embarrassed or try to dig yourself out. We are all sometimes wrong and that's when we have an opportunity to learn the most.
3. When you are not 100% sure of something you are about to say then either a) say it with the proviso that you are not sure or b) don't say it at all. Never state your opinion as a fact unless you are 100% sure it is actually a fact.
4. Don't continue to argue a point of fact unless you can actually back it up with some factual evidence from a recognised source of expertise.
5. Don't move the goalposts around in an effort "not to be proven wrong" when you are losing an argument. Everyone can see what you did and you lose respect.
6. When evidence is presented in direct opposition to your own opinion, it is a not a good idea to re-quote that same evidence as if it does actually support your own opposing view. Again everyone sees it and you lose respect. If you do have genuine, credible evidence to the contrary then present that instead.
7. Don't be a dick about it.
1. If you are not a recognised expert in a particular subject under debate then it's a good idea to do more listening and less arguing/asserting your own opinion as fact.
2. Be brave enough to admit when you are wrong. It's just a forum, so there's no need to be embarrassed or try to dig yourself out. We are all sometimes wrong and that's when we have an opportunity to learn the most.
3. When you are not 100% sure of something you are about to say then either a) say it with the proviso that you are not sure or b) don't say it at all. Never state your opinion as a fact unless you are 100% sure it is actually a fact.
4. Don't continue to argue a point of fact unless you can actually back it up with some factual evidence from a recognised source of expertise.
5. Don't move the goalposts around in an effort "not to be proven wrong" when you are losing an argument. Everyone can see what you did and you lose respect.
6. When evidence is presented in direct opposition to your own opinion, it is a not a good idea to re-quote that same evidence as if it does actually support your own opposing view. Again everyone sees it and you lose respect. If you do have genuine, credible evidence to the contrary then present that instead.
7. Don't be a dick about it.
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02-21-23, 06:50 AM
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That aero/weight thread was your first taste of the ****, eh? Man, that wasn’t even bad, just stupid!
Anyway, I hope you’re not too shook to stick around, because it takes a preponderance of valuable voices to keep things in check.
Anyway, I hope you’re not too shook to stick around, because it takes a preponderance of valuable voices to keep things in check.
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02-21-23, 07:02 AM
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God no! I just thought this one guy was an outstanding example of stubborn ignorance. Makes all the other regular clowns look like amateurs. I stick around because these clowns at least force the more valuable voices to contribute. So at least I get to learn something that I might not otherwise have been inclined to check.
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02-21-23, 07:00 PM
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Do you really think this thread will stop the trolls?
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02-21-23, 07:20 PM
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Welll ... I used to spend a good deal more time under a bridge, shouting possibly meaningless or accidentally intelligent but generally caustic quips at just about everyone .... and even I have grown up some, and in part it is due to a few folks here who didn't take the bait and responded rationally and made me want to wise up.
Eliminate the trolls? Won't touch most of them. Help a few people learn to work a little better in groups? Could happen.
Eliminate the trolls? Won't touch most of them. Help a few people learn to work a little better in groups? Could happen.
02-21-23, 07:26 PM
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New around here huh?
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02-21-23, 07:56 PM
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02-21-23, 08:40 PM
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seems like there is a whole lot of this on dang near every post.
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02-21-23, 09:09 PM
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We all know BF is full of contrasting opinions and debate, which is what makes it interesting and offers opportunities to learn new things and alternative perspectives. There is a huge knowledge base out there that can be tapped into if only we have an open-mind and are prepared to listen as well as talk. But the whole collective learning experience depends on everyone observing a few general guidelines:-
1. If you are not a recognised expert in a particular subject under debate then it's a good idea to do more listening and less arguing/asserting your own opinion as fact.
2. Be brave enough to admit when you are wrong. It's just a forum, so there's no need to be embarrassed or try to dig yourself out. We are all sometimes wrong and that's when we have an opportunity to learn the most.
3. When you are not 100% sure of something you are about to say then either a) say it with the proviso that you are not sure or b) don't say it at all. Never state your opinion as a fact unless you are 100% sure it is actually a fact.
4. Don't continue to argue a point of fact unless you can actually back it up with some factual evidence from a recognised source of expertise.
5. Don't move the goalposts around in an effort "not to be proven wrong" when you are losing an argument. Everyone can see what you did and you lose respect.
6. When evidence is presented in direct opposition to your own opinion, it is a not a good idea to re-quote that same evidence as if it does actually support your own opposing view. Again everyone sees it and you lose respect. If you do have genuine, credible evidence to the contrary then present that instead.
1. If you are not a recognised expert in a particular subject under debate then it's a good idea to do more listening and less arguing/asserting your own opinion as fact.
2. Be brave enough to admit when you are wrong. It's just a forum, so there's no need to be embarrassed or try to dig yourself out. We are all sometimes wrong and that's when we have an opportunity to learn the most.
3. When you are not 100% sure of something you are about to say then either a) say it with the proviso that you are not sure or b) don't say it at all. Never state your opinion as a fact unless you are 100% sure it is actually a fact.
4. Don't continue to argue a point of fact unless you can actually back it up with some factual evidence from a recognised source of expertise.
5. Don't move the goalposts around in an effort "not to be proven wrong" when you are losing an argument. Everyone can see what you did and you lose respect.
6. When evidence is presented in direct opposition to your own opinion, it is a not a good idea to re-quote that same evidence as if it does actually support your own opposing view. Again everyone sees it and you lose respect. If you do have genuine, credible evidence to the contrary then present that instead.
7. Don't be a dick about it.
DARN, I missed this before I wrote the above!
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02-21-23, 09:49 PM
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...OK this thread is genuinely funny. Thank you, PeteHski , from the bottom of my tiny little heart.
I had no idea you were also a highly credentialed educator. I continue to be impressed by your Renaissance man persona.
...OK this thread is genuinely funny. Thank you, PeteHski , from the bottom of my tiny little heart.
I had no idea you were also a highly credentialed educator. I continue to be impressed by your Renaissance man persona.
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I thought I sent you for tacos.
02-22-23, 02:33 AM
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02-22-23, 05:02 AM
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To the above I would add: even if you think you're right (or maybe even are objectively right), just quit at some point. Move on. To me, it looks pathetic when people put way too much stake in "winning" a stupid internet argument. A person loses respect by going on and on and on and on. A suggestion for someone who can't stand to not have the final word: "You're wrong, but I'm done.", or nicer: "I think you're wrong, but I'm done." Or nicest: "We'll have to agree to disagree. I'm going for a ride (or tend to whatever life one has other than arguing meaningless issues on the internet)"
Occasionally, if I'm very busy or not that interested in the subject, I do quit. But rightly or wrongly I tend to hang in there when I know someone is talking complete bs. It has its benefits because it tends to highlight which other posters are worth listening to and often throws up some interesting links.
02-22-23, 05:20 AM
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When a thread goes on for a dozen pages of nonsensical argument ..... but I am still reading it ......
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02-22-23, 06:01 AM
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My internet forum survival is based on never responding. If the point I'm making gets blazed, so be it and drive on.
02-22-23, 07:11 AM
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That's obviously a sensible thing to do if you don't want to get too involved. I actually don't mind a good debate and never take any of the backlash seriously. If I'm busy with something I just disappear and stop reading the thread. But if I've got time to kill and it is mildly interesting then I'll stick it out.
02-22-23, 08:03 AM
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But it can help other people to learn something and it can help to clarify your own thoughts about something. But for me the main objective is to kill a few moments between other stuff I'm doing. Takes my mind away from important things for a few minutes and I like talking about bikes.
02-22-23, 08:09 AM
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when the arguing/name-calling gets too much on BF, I leave for a few months or years.
02-22-23, 11:44 AM
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When the arguing/name-calling gets too much on BF .... I get warned by the admins.
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02-24-23, 07:55 PM
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8. Don’t rely on chat bots to make you look clever or dig yourself out of a hole.
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