angeleyes
mood indigo
It always amazes me reading tens, no hunderds of arguments of anybody and never read anywhere he even doubts he may be wrong. Have you ever admitted in the Off-topic forum that you were wrong? If possible: where?
Can you admit you are wrong in public?
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MjM
Deity
I don't really know, I don't get into too many arguments here; I know I'll always win.
Mirc
Not mIRC!!!
Yes, a number of times, and yes, in public in general too. In fact, in real life, it is even a good tactic of winning a debate, but that's too complicated to be useful most of the time. 
Anyway, I don't think it would work on the Internet, but I've admitted that I'm wrong here too, why not?
Anyway, I don't think it would work on the Internet, but I've admitted that I'm wrong here too, why not?
I'm sure I have somewhere. Maybe back in 2003.
Ansar
Détente avec l'été
Yes, a number of times, and yes, in public in general too. In fact, in real life, it is even a good tactic of winning a debate, but that's too complicated to be useful most of the time.
xcl
Yeah, a few times. I think I said so in not so many words in my 2038 thread.
I generally qualify unsure statements with stuff like "I think" or "don't trust me on it", though so it's not necessary when I am proven wrong.
Then sometimes I just don't bother if I don't care that much.
I generally qualify unsure statements with stuff like "I think" or "don't trust me on it", though so it's not necessary when I am proven wrong.
Then sometimes I just don't bother if I don't care that much.
MobBoss
Off-Topic Overlord
Of course I can.
I even have trouble admitting that I am wrong, to myself. I don't think i ever have here, and rarely in real life.
I have admitted to previously being wrong on Santa Clause, the Easter Bunny, and God.
scherbchen
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heck, I am wrong so often I have been forced to admit to it... irl... as far as forums go, meh, it depends I am afraid -.-
You keep saying that word. I do not think you know what that means.
TheLastOne36
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Many Times....
Ansar
Détente avec l'été
That's what happens to me too
It's one thing to say "Ok, fine, you're right". Another thing is "HAH, SEE, I TOLDZ YA!1!ONE!1"
EconomistBR
King
Yes, a number of times, and yes, in public in general too. In fact, in real life, it is even a good tactic of winning a debate, but that's too complicated to be useful most of the time.
I agree, admitting that at least part of your argument is wrong is a good tactic. It allows you to reposition your point to reach a consensus.
Also admitting that you are wrong is vital otherwise you could sound unreasonable which is way worse than just being wrong and admitting.
I learned this tactic by playing poker.
Angst
Rambling and inconsistent
It requires pages of flaming before i admit that.
Narz
keeping it real
Plenty of places. Usually it's just some small detail (the main gist of my argument is almost always right
).
Zarn
Le Républicain Catholique
I always admit it. I am just usually not wrong.
Cu Chulainn
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I generally have no trouble with it. What does cause me trouble IRL is when I decide that, while I am not convinced I am wrong, I'm willing to go with the other person's method for the time being. No one ever seems to be OK with this. They want me to tell them they are right and refuse to be satisfied with "I still think my way is better but lets do it your way so we can stop arguing".
