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He isn't saying their isn't a solution... he's saying that you don't have to offer a problem AND a solution at the same time.

He's right: There shouldn't be an "All or Nothing" mentality.

There are times and places where a problem shouldn't be mentioned without a solution...

There are also times and places where bring up a problem is itself important enough to warrant a talk WITHOUT a solution.

Ignoring the fact that both extremes exist is a larger part of problem in having any kind of constructive conversation these days. "If you don't agree with me 100%, you're an idiot, a troll and your mom should be shot" type of attitude is a troll in of itself and a major problem blocking any kind of conversation on a multitude of topics.

Why can't the problem be discussed without forcing the conversation down the "this is the solution..." path?



I wish we could form a parallel Internet only accessible by reasonable people like you. :)




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