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Originally Posted by Krick Wurkheiser
I think we may as well call it a day - none of us [you, me, Jin and DoS] really disagrees hugely with the other except in terms of choice of statements, and I for one can see your view clear enough, and accept it.
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I suppose you are right, arguing semantics can only go so far.
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Originally Posted by Krick Wurkheiser
Btw, I love, I just love how you say "shit" right after the politeness bit, no really, I do! haha
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Yeah, I'm a proper southern bell like that.
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Originally Posted by vindicatedxjin
What exactly is "conventional wisdom" in your book?
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From Wikipedia: Conventional wisdom (CW) is a term used to describe ideas or explanations that are generally accepted as true by the public or by experts in a field. The term implies that the ideas or explanations, though widely held, are unexamined and, hence, may be reevaluated upon further examination or as events unfold.
That definition is pretty much exactly what I mean, it does allow for inaccuracies but if one is to say that the prevailing notion is incorrect then one should be prepared to have some verifiable support for their position.