Yes, good point Lulu. I enjoy hearing an opposing point of view... for the reasons you gave. But it's interesting how a lot of people don't (like hearing them). It does seem that some people confuse a different perspective with a conflict situation. It's like they need everyone to be on the same page all the time or they start to get nervous and anticipate a fight to break out IYKWIM? Maybe it comes down to what we grew up with I witnessed my parents strongly disagreeing and putting forward passionate arguments and observed that it didn't mean that it had to come to blows. That was in my primary years though. Later on when i was a teenager I lived with a stepfather who you couldn't disagree with without the threat of violence. Maybe if that was all I had known I would be very hesitant to hear a debate. Fortunately my first role model was a calmer father.

But this is why I love BB so much... people get the chance to fully explain in considered language why they think the way they do... and they can weave in a bit of the bigger picture of their lives and experiences. it's fascinating Makes me feel that when i speak to people IRL it is actually more like looking through a keyhole... because IRL conversations you don't have as ready access to all the hidden aspects of a persons lives. Online you get a clearer picture.... in some regards.