That's Wrong!!! How to disagree with me.

The topics and posts on this blog are written from my perspective, knowledge, understanding of the subject matter, and biases.  Citations to sources supporting my position will be provided as I feel it is necessary.

If one reading these posts disagrees with my position or wishes to address what they believe to be incorrect information there are several ways they can go about expressing their views.  Just as the Martial Arts involve a way of engaging and dealing with physical attacks the academic disciplines of Rhetoric and Argument are a systems that deal with using words to attack and defend written statements.

Rules of Engagement for this Blog

• All feedback posted in the comments section that disagree with the post content will be considered a rhetorical debate in an open forum.  I will treat such comments under the rules and methods of argument and rhetoric.  One engaging in open discussion through the comments thread should be aware their position will be systematically explored and perhaps attacked for all to read using the methods of rhetoric and argument.  Those making comments should be aware how their presentation will be viewed by a general reading audience.
• The person making comments with different opinions will set the tone for the discussion.  A respectful tone will be responded to with a focus on (logos) logic and reason.  A less than respectful tone and attack will be responded to with a focus on (pathos & ethos) emotional content and qualifications for making statements regarding subject matter.  An open forum debate focuses more on the presentation of the material and establishing the credibility of those participating.
• For those not wishing to expose themselves to an open forum discussion I encourage e-mail communications.  I will not share the contents of e-mail communications and discussions, keeping the comments and their contributor's name private.  If a private discussion causes me to change my position then I will post a correction statement in a blog post then go through the related materials in the Blog and change the relevant topics to reflect my new position.
• The main point to consider is the difference between open forum debate and private discussion.  They are different and will have a different focus in communicating information.  Choose which one suits your purposes.