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Mrebo
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The Controversial Discussions Thread (Was "The Prejudice Discussion Thread" (Was "The Human Sexuality Discussion Thread" (Was "The Homosexuality Discussion Thread")))
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1-Apr-2014, 2:31 AM

To Warbler's credit, he stands out among our cast of characters.

Ender is often eager to moderate and to make peace. Also, shouldn't we be talking about Russia? Perhaps ender has in mind some of Bingo's exchanges with Warbler? Bingo can be insensitive to others' receptiveness, and comprehending Bingo often requires more abstract thought. Much harder to diagnose Bingo...

Chewbacca: Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrgh!

C-3PO: He made a fair move. Screaming about it can't help you.

Han Solo: Let him have it. It's not wise to upset a Wookiee.

C-3PO: But sir, nobody worries about upsetting a droid.

Han Solo: That's 'cause droids don't pull people's arms out of their sockets when they lose. Wookiees are known to do that.

Chewbacca: Grrf.

C-3PO: I see your point, sir. I suggest a new strategy, R2: let the Wookiee win.

I think the implication of ender's post is that others can more easily change how they communicate than Warbler can change how he understands them. Warbler does process comments differently than most. And he does not get jokes. I am so proud of my jokes.

*sigh*

I also suspect that Frink may have Tourette's.
I'm lousy at building friendships. I know it's partly to avoid disappointment in myself. The human mind is a strange thing. I still feel the key take away is that another person might be operating on different frequency and understanding that can help you find a greater appreciation or relationship with that person.