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RE: Crossing Streams
I often find myself in the position of the devil's advocate... not because of my own views, but just to invoke thought into the counter points others may hold. There is great opportunity for growth and development in healthy discussion, debate, and even civil argumentation.
Do you find (like I do) that many people are unable to differentiate you from the argument? I often find that as Devil's Advocate, people very quickly start believing I hold that position, not that I am playing the part. Doesn't matter for me but I find it interesting even when I state beforehand.
That's precisely what I was saying. It's almost like an outer body experience watching it go down. It makes me sad that true communication is so difficult. Sometimes, I almost feel it's me that needs to learn how to adapt the same information in a more successful approach rather than expect others to be able to make those connections in the data. It's easy to be guilty in this sense by association, even when we aren't associating with the information but just presenting it! This whole subject and topic is interesting. Learning to be a ferry barge crossing the stream rather than going up or down the current is the true challenge! I just want to help myself and others cross the gap.
I wonder if it better for the argument if you stay in the role (as you can take the backlash) as it means they are more likely to be 'letting loose' on the topic. May not be fun though, especially with some very aggressive people.
I will buckle up and make sure to put on my helmet! hahah Thanks =) I never mind taking one for the team!