--- In [email protected], Bhairitu <noozguru@...> wrote: > > On 05/25/2012 01:15 AM, turquoiseb wrote: > > > > I haven't been following whatever it is you're responding > > to, but I would suggest that the only problem with your > > comment above is the word "mostly." > > > > I'm reminded of advice I was given when I first moved to > > New York on how to deal with bag ladies and shopping cart > > crazies on the street. A long-time native told me, "Sure, > > they'll scream at you as you pass and try to get you to > > respond to them, but for your sake and theirs, don't. The > > best approach is to treat them as if they don't exist, > > because that's what they fear most. They're afraid that > > they're invisible and that nothing they say or do matters > > or affects the people around them. Remind them that this > > is true and eventually they'll quiet down leave you alone." > > > > The guy had a point. As he explained, the problem with > > "mostly" is that random partial reinforcement serves only > > to *encourage* bad behavior in humans, the same way it > > does in dogs or other animals. Consistency is the key. > > I call these posts a "gambit" as it is mainly putting > yourself out to expose behavior of other posters. Whatever > they say about me is line on water. The important thing is > exposing THEIR behavior. ;-)
I understand. But then, I've always believed that those who feel compelled to answer everything they perceive as a slight against them are the pawns of those they lash out against. Those who tend to perceive almost *everything* as a slight against them, even more so.
