See what I mean, by 'METADATA', just happened, since I last posted comments here: 17 responses, with a couple of folks engaging in little mini-arguments. You could call this a set of observations that reflect the topic interest, or not. Many responses, including disagreements, has a kind of 'energy' measurement to it, although that might be getting into less scientific social terminology, rather than the radiated electric / magnetic field sciences.
Maybe I view some of this through the eyes of a Marketer or Salesperson, gauging responses, and noting to myself the country of origin. You could also, in my own opinion, gauge an extended dialog by how much the participants disagree and argue. Like here, for instance, I welcome the ones that aren't so happy with what I say. That's because it's more realistic, and similar to the way close family's handle controversy: They argue, curse, and argue some more. I suppose that's a reflection of a confidence in the relationships, that bad stuff can be worked on. Heck, I'm having mixed feelings myself, reading your comments opposed to the positions I've taken.
I'm reminded of some dialog I read, concerning native American tribes, when engaging in sports, seemingly almost murderous when competing, getting physical in some soccer-like games, (fighting dirty). But then, at game end, they are the best of friends, no grudges, walking back home together.
See how I got through that whole speil, while avoiding direct, partisan commentary !
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Just heard today, that 7 of the biggest TECH stocks, in the U.S. Stock Market, are significantly 'propping up' the market averages, ...so there's that, to support my argument for allowing some controlled and non-partisan argument..
PLUS: Participating in this forum, helps me get exposure to all kinds of new words and terms.
Like; 'Anticyclonic'...which I think means to be cool and (relatively) unperturbed by small issues.
Thanks, - - - Rick