Re: motives

Posted by Dr. Bob on September 3, 2006, at 10:40:41

In reply to Re: motives » Dr. Bob, posted by Toph on August 29, 2006, at 9:27:33

> > I don't think I made any assumptions about your motives, do you think I did?
>
> I think that you assumed that my observation was either intended to put someone down and/or would be received as a put down. While I only know for certain that the former is false, the latter can still be nothing more than an assumption on your part.
I did assume it could be received as a put-down. That's independent of your motives, but you're right, it's subjective. And reasonable people can disagree.
Bob

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