The Crystal Ball

[bongodriver]

Originally Posted by Ben Scammell

Bongodriver said

>>So if you had a child that was underperforming in life you would go about correcting it by beasting on them with constant criticism? <<

No. First I would remove those people that keep saying everything is fine from having too much influence, so at least the child can gain an accurate view of what it is that needs improving. And I would try and keep it reasonably factual and point out what coule be improved, how, and what is realistically do-able given the time and resources available.

Secondly, Luthier et al are not children, as far as I know. So, a daft comparison.

positive encouragement doesn't factor?

>>yet when I use your own method to correct your failing in life you expect me to be quiet. <<

you can what you like, how you like, and when you like. Which appears to be melodramatic, melodramatically, and roundabout now.

The thing is, so much of this is about secondary personality stuff. Please stick to the game in hand/issue at hand/foot in mouth/whatever.

I realise the Mods would prefer some upbeat positive views. But here, as in life, that isn't always possible. If there is some good news, I will be sure n' post a semantic equivalent to a grinning rictus

I'd love to be able to take a single word you say seriously, your tone almost fools me into thinking there are a few synapses firing, but then I remember that you are incapable of taking your own advice and also incapable of solving a very simple problem.