Is any issue up for debate???

[Ready]

I posted the following on another thread, but moved it here as it is probably a more appropriate place for it...

Are there rules on what issues are up for debate?
Is any issue debatable?
Is it ok to debate the decisions that others make even if we have no actual experience of their situation? Is it wrong to scrutinise their choices?
What makes one issue debatable and another off limits?
The reason I ask this, on another thread yesterday (about a topic I had thought a great deal about that morning. I knew that I wasn't entirely comfortable with it, but wondered what right I had to question their decision)... someone said that - the subject wasn't really debatable - which got me wondering...

What are your thoughts?

oooh...have you changed your name??

Debates are probably fundamental to a balanced society no??
We obviously don't all think alike..so a debate is a good way to hear a multitude of view points and hopefully sort out the best way to resolve problems....

(except I eat my own words where discussing things with dh are concerened! )

sorry...x posts

ludaloo - was toying with something a bit less dull than "Ready"... tried pretzel, didn't like it... thought i would stick with Ready for now. Nothing sinister!

ha ha x posts again.

I would also like to say that this family opened this up for debate by making this public, which if I understand correctly they did themselves. You can't put something up for debate if you don't want to be scrutinized.

I think debate is good, and of course everything is up for debate; it is interesting to hear the differing opinions and experiences of others, and I've gained a lot of insight from various threads on MN.
What I dislike is when a poster reiterates the same points again and again, even when it is clear that it has caused a great deal of distress and upset to others.
I think freedom of speech and the freedom to debate is precious, but I also think that it comes with a certain amount of responsibility.
I think the MN ethos re posting is a sound one, but it is unfortunate that some posters seem to have difficulty in understanding it.

I completely agree that people should debate things responsibly.

I am relatively new to MN and notice that certain things do turn sour, but isn't it just best to step away when that happens??

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i for one am glad that issue was debated as It taught me a lot. i started off thinking one way and thanks to giddy ended up realiseing it wasn't as clear cut as I thought.
I still feel though that unless you know something about the subject-whatever it is. you can't really debate it.

On first arriving on MN lst July, I came to learn quickly lots of things about such websites...

-threads are not 'owned' by anyone..once you start one you can't control it or complain about this fact.

• people are sometimes offended, and, I suspect, 'choose' to be offended when it suits.

• we are posting on the www, so anyone can view what is being said...

• not to expect 'support'...one may be entirely wrong about something.

So, for me, it's a bit 'no-holds-barred' type thing...so anything is up for debate, and if one doesn't wish to become involved then don't. But DO expect some really weirdy opinions to come out!!

Pann!! Very wise!

Ready; as a rather opinionated person (really? You hadn't noticed?!?! ) I'd say, every one is entitled to their own opinions & to voice them accordingly.
If you feel strongly about something, you don't have to necessarily question their decision but you can still put across your thoughts.
Hey, if you have soething to say, go for it.