Is disagreeing the same as arguing?

by Zervur Posted 2012/05/07 03:47:54

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	Yes	6 votes	5%
	No	108 votes	95%

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becca m to Zervur 2012/05/09 17:50:23

Thank you

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turtledove123 2012/05/07 10:57:18

No

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One can disagree without being disagreeable about it. When you start to argue, scream and shout, then you are being disagreeable.

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Zervur to turtled... 2012/05/08 22:34:30

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right.

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Robbb 2012/05/07 10:42:43

No

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No. One can simply disagree with a point and make no coment about it, and in that case you are not presenting an argument. people who agree can infact argue the whys and wherefores of the thing they agree on.

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Zervur to Robbb 2012/05/08 22:34:44

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good points thank you!

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Joe61 2012/05/07 10:01:38

No

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Disagreeing is having a separate view, arguing is about forcing your view on others who don't share you viewpoint!

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Zervur to Joe61 2012/05/08 22:35:08

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well put!

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Robbb to Joe61 2012/05/09 09:41:10

You cant force your point of veiw on others, the best you can do is intmidate them into prtending they have yourpoin of veiw However if you can put forward a convicing argument as to why someone should adopt your point of veiw then there is no threat r forceinvolved.

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Joe61 to Robbb 2012/05/09 12:59:47

If your arguing a point, then your trying to convince them that, you are right or alternatively, they are wrong. So arguing, is in other words is consistent with forcing your viewpoint.

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Robbb to Joe61 2012/05/09 20:53:58

I dont undertand where force enters into it. one can accept an argument or not.

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Joe61 to Robbb 2012/05/09 21:05:57

You don't need to beat some over the head to force them to do something.....the is such a thing as verbal abuse, verbal bullying....call it what you may!

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Robbb to Joe61 2012/05/10 09:13:53 (edited)

Abuse and bullying are not argument, they have more akin with threats. I was once many moons ago a member of a debating club, and debating is arguing a point One never gained points for bullying or abusing you opposition.

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Roblem BN-0 2012/05/07 08:00:45

No

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not at all.

People can easily disagree without arguing about it.

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Zervur to Roblem ... 2012/05/08 22:35:15

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true

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blissful 2012/05/07 07:42:50

No

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No, but when you constantly repeat it over-n-over again. it can start an argument..

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MorbidCynic 2012/05/07 07:38:16

No

Liberals and authoritarians think so the fools.

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kitkat42 2012/05/07 07:19:39

No

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I can disagree with someone and let them know it .. once. If you continue disagreeing and don't stop, then it becomes arguing.

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Vitalani 2012/05/07 07:13:29

No

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Disagreement can lead to arguing. But they are not the same thing.

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Zervur to Vitalani 2012/05/08 22:35:57

exactly!

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mrdog 2012/05/07 07:11:23

No

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Obviously Not...bark

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Zervur to mrdog 2012/05/08 22:36:13

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LOL true!

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Radical Ed 2012/05/07 07:00:27

No

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you are taking the opposite side of a discussion.

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Zervur to Radical Ed 2012/05/08 22:36:26

right to the point -thank you.

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truthman 2012/05/07 06:47:08

No

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I say the sky is blue. You say its pink. We say no more about it. Or, we can stand there and argue our opinion to try and make the other person see it our way. There is a difference.

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Zervur to truthman 2012/05/08 22:36:51

thanks!

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psiEnergos 2012/05/07 06:31:57

Yes

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And no. I can merely say 'I disagree' and I am not technically arguing with you. However, to disagree with information that counters your information is, by definition, an argument. This does not have to be seen in a negative light light. It is how we learn.

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Jackal 2012/05/07 05:42:42

Yes

Argument [ahr-gyuh-muhnt] Show IPA
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: verbal fight
Synonyms: altercation, beef, bickering, blowup, bone, bone of contention, bone to pick, brannigan, brawl, brush, clash, controversy, crusher, debate, difference of opinion, disagreement, dispute, donnybrook, dustup, exchange, face-off, falling, feud, finisher, flap, fuss, gin, go*, hassle, knock down and drag out, knockdown, out, quarrel, rhubarb, romp, row, ruckus, ruction, rumpus, run-in, scene, scrap, set-to, shindy, spat, squabble, static*, stew, talking heads, tiff, words, wrangle
* = informal/non-formal usage

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firebird 2012/05/07 05:37:17

No

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No, IN my mind disagreeing is not the same as arguing. But, I have noticed to many people that if you don't agree with them they say you are creating an argument with them... That is either ignorance or control.... take you pick.

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Zervur to firebird 2012/05/08 22:37:23

thank you for your response.

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☽✪☾Goddess~Worshipper☥ 2012/05/07 05:18:17

No

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Arguing would be biting at each other, using harsh words. I never do that (or I try not to). Disagreeing is the same as debating. Merely stating your opinion, the other person states theirs, and so on. I am a very good debater, because I am logical. I take things into perspective, look at it through the other person's eyes.

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Zervur to ☽✪☾Godd... 2012/05/08 22:37:44

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right

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Dagon 2012/05/07 05:12:58
Zervur to Dagon 2012/05/08 22:37:55

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true!

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Pops 2012/05/07 05:11:29

No

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I think disagreeing is to a lesser degree than argue.

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Zervur to Pops 2012/05/08 22:38:09

good point thank you!

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Pat 2012/05/07 05:02:09

No

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You can disagree without arguing. Once the arguing and name calling begins walk away.

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Zervur to Pat 2012/05/08 22:38:24

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good advice.

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KarenInKenoshaWisconsin 2012/05/07 04:43:29

No

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It depends on how and why you disagree. Also, some people see everything as an argument. Also, it can be seen in a very different light if you're doing it with an elder, teacher or someone like that.

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Zervur to KarenIn... 2012/05/08 22:38:46

good points to think about. Thank you for your contribution.

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Jim in SC 2012/05/07 04:42:53

No

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Not at all. But it seems many people act as though you are arguing with them as soon as you disagree with them.

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