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For example, if I talk about "magic", most of you will tell me I'm wrong without even asking me what I mean. You might even insult me.

How common is this? How much of this conversation is actual communication vs just a string of triggering phrases that we react to?

How much of Lemmy is people just barking at their own echo?

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[–] The_Grinch@hexbear.net 14 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Does that float your boat?

No, not really. You haven't actually told me anything more about what "magic" means to you. From my perspective I'm addressing the crux of your point, because if what I suspect is going on is true, you don't actually have one. Regardless, I'm not diverting from your point if you ignore me, which you're perfectly free to do.

[–] fluffy8192@hexbear.net 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Well that's where actual experience comes in. With the psychedelics, the meditation and noticing the thing. And if you haven't delved there and noticed the thing, then you haven't. End of that conversation.

So how about the point in my OP? You got anything to day about that?

[–] The_Grinch@hexbear.net 10 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

In our experience we've noticed a thing too. We've noticed certain "triggering" phrases never result in a productive conversation, and so we hardly bother with them. Case in point.

[–] fluffy8192@hexbear.net -2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Oh touche. You are so defensive it's a wonder you can draw a breath.

[–] The_Grinch@hexbear.net 9 points 3 days ago

I answered your question. I could likewise frame your unwillingness to elaborate to anyone's satisfaction what you mean as defensiveness too.