From seawater to drinking water, with the push of a button

Re:From seawater to drinking water, with the push of a button by dfsdf4sds on Friday April 29, 2022 @01:02AM (#31201624)

I want to thank you for your edit, and for keeping the original text. Recognizing something you said ignored portions of the argument, changing the argument, and keeping the original portion to show _why_ you were wrong but still adds to the conversation is very valuable. I commend you for your ability to double guess yourself

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Re:From seawater to drinking water, with the push of a button by MichaelApproved on Friday April 29, 2022 @01:37AM (#31201810)

Thank you. And you’re right, I am amazing ;)

But seriously the main reason I write these comments is to work through my thoughts as I try to articulate them and get feedback on what I’m thinking.

I’m actually happy when someone points out a mistake because I learned something.

When I’m right, I haven’t gained anything. Sure, my ego enjoys the satisfaction of being right but my already inflated ego doesn’t need anymore stroking.

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Re:From seawater to drinking water, with the push of a button by bombcar on Friday April 29, 2022 @09:02AM (#31204541)

Heh sounds like what Socrates said - it’s better to be corrected than to be correct.

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Re:From seawater to drinking water, with the push of a button by antisthenes on Friday April 29, 2022 @05:50PM (#31210963)

It's even better to be correct after being corrected by yourself.

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Re:From seawater to drinking water, with the push of a button by Damogran6 on Friday April 29, 2022 @10:54AM (#31205958)

My biggest issue is when I hit send on something when what it really needed was another editorial revision.

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Re:From seawater to drinking water, with the push of a button by MichaelApproved on Friday April 29, 2022 @12:46PM (#31207523)

I almost instantly hit the edit button after I post a comment.

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