Re: Morless Is this guy dangerous, honest debate.

I don't see how JChase's post here needs to change it's tone at all. He's simply asking if we can have debates without calling names and if we can post on someone's forum when what they're "prescribing" didn't work for us or we find facts to disprove what they're saying.

The trouble is people are name calling and geting nasty when other people disagree with their advice. And how are we going to get truthful information when we can't hear the truth because forum owners delete posters who state facts, or experiences that prove them wrong?

Some people won't listen to another person's view point even if it's laden with facts. It reminds me of the Buddhist story where the cup already full. There's no room for anything else. They can only repeat what they "know".

Nan-in, a Japanese master during the Meiji era (1868-1912) received a university professor who came to inquire about Zen.

Nan-in served tea. He poured his visitor’s cup full, and then kept on pouring.

The professor watched the overflow until he no longer could restrain himself. “It is overfull. No more will go in!”

“Like this cup,” Nan-in said. “You are full of your own opinions and speculations. How can I show you Zen unless you first empty your cup?”