Posted by Lou Pilder on August 23, 2009, at 20:06:09
In reply to Re: Lou's request to Angela2 -phlat, posted by Angela2 on August 23, 2009, at 15:52:12
> Lou, when I am supportive of others, I listen to what they are saying, I may give feedback, advice, or just ((((hugs)))) to let them know someone hears them and cares.
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> Ivan Skidyvan:
> Ya know folks, I think that Lamark was right in his conception of evolution.
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> My reply to Ivan would be one of two: 1. I wouldn't say anything because I don't know who Lamark is and what he believes about evolution. 2. if I'm feeling curious I would ask Ivan what Lamark believes about evolution.
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> >>>B. In such a post, could there be reinforcement to one side and if so, could then reinforcement be the same in your opinion as support?
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> I am not sure I have a good grasp on what reinforcement is here. is reinforcement, agreeing with the poster's statement?Angela2,
You wrote,[...is reinforcment...?]
Let's look at another hypothetical discussion. This time Ivan says that he belongs to the flat earth society and is looking for members to discuss his views.Ivan Skidyvan posts;
The earth is flat and all those pictures from space are faked.Could you post an example of a post to Ivan that could be in your thinking of what support means?
Lou
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