I have read derailing for dummies. I think that it is a insulting, degrading piece of work that takes a serious subject and turns it into a hate-fest. It is needed, and the points it makes are valid, but it does so in such a disgusting way that it takes away from the purpose. It's more of a blueprint of how to corner someone no matter what they say into a negative position. It defeats it's own purpose.
How do you make comment about thoughts, actions and observations of other people without having the results cast on you?
Me : People who hate cats generally say that hate them because of the destruction of furniture, vomiting, and difficulty training them. I understand these issues, and how they effect a negative image of cats, but I don't agree with them. I like cats, and with proper training these issues can be mitigated.
Someone : That statement is anti cat, and problematic with my view of cats. Why do you hate cats? You are cat-phobic.
Me : I don't hate cats. I have cats. My friends have seen my cats and they can tell you that they are happy and well cared for.
Someone : You say you are not cat-phobic but your words are clearly cat-phobic if not cat hating. (insert argument for derailing via the "my friends" argument, then the " I'm not a x-ist" argument )
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Date: 2010-08-11 06:58 am (UTC)How do you make comment about thoughts, actions and observations of other people without having the results cast on you?
Me : People who hate cats generally say that hate them because of the destruction of furniture, vomiting, and difficulty training them. I understand these issues, and how they effect a negative image of cats, but I don't agree with them. I like cats, and with proper training these issues can be mitigated.
Someone : That statement is anti cat, and problematic with my view of cats. Why do you hate cats? You are cat-phobic.
Me : I don't hate cats. I have cats. My friends have seen my cats and they can tell you that they are happy and well cared for.
Someone : You say you are not cat-phobic but your words are clearly cat-phobic if not cat hating. (insert argument for derailing via the "my friends" argument, then the " I'm not a x-ist" argument )
Can you see the frustration there?