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		gizmo on March 5, 2010 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: If Nerds Can Learn Linux, Why Can't They Learn Not... I find that most people find disagreement of any kind uncomfortable. So whether you're open to discussion or whether you've considered your opinions carefully is immaterial.

xenophanes on March 5, 2010 [–]

Yes. I'm just saying why people do that. Some people don't irrationally hate disagreement and instead see it as a learning opportunity.

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