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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;NPCoin, post: 357142, member: 5629&quot;]Most of the &quot;negativity&quot; some would simply call skepticism.&nbsp; I view it as a healthy does of cynical skepticism (I think that in itself is a juxtaposed oxymoron?).&nbsp; In order to have a more full world view of the various issues in our hobby, it is important to look at not only both sides of the coin, but also the edge. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Being such an emotional issue amongst many hobbyists, the issue of &quot;self-slabbing&quot; lends itself to both cynicism and skepticism.&nbsp; Some would see this as simply &quot;being negative&quot;, but simply &quot;being negative&quot; does not fit the model of what many in this thread have replied.</p><p><br /></p><p>Cynicism is defined as &quot;an attitude of scornful or jaded negativity, especially a general distrust of the integrity or professed motives of others.&quot;&nbsp; The practices of most of the &quot;self-slabbers&quot;, especially on eBay, lends itself to cynicism, as those knowledgeable of their practices do in fact have a scornful negative view of them.</p><p><br /></p><p>The important thing is to see all sides of the issue, irregardless of any agreements or disagreements the ensue.&nbsp; Rebuttal is not flaming.&nbsp; Flaming has no reason nor purpose except to belittle someone.&nbsp; Rebuttal and debate, on the other hand, have the purpose of attempting to clarify a view in the hopes of persuading others to agree.</p><p><br /></p><p>Keep lurking and keep learning!&nbsp; You would be surprised at how many knowledgeable people lurk around here, but speak rarely, except on those issues that really chap their hides.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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