Dictator Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 So After a lenghty discussion in another thread, I found myself wondering...why won't this person just admit they're wrong? Does admitting you are wrong mean you are a weak person? Would your pride take a hit if you had to admit you were wrong on an internet message board? Why do so few people admit they are wrong? A lot that is discussed on this forum is purely opinion and in many cases, cannot be wrong. But not always. Opinions CAN be wrong. Have you ever been proven wrong on here but were too stubborn to give up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Dude, MCNAMEE IS A LIAR!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibbsFactor Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 If I admit that I'm wrong, it means that I've been educated, and therefore stronger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dictator Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 Dude, MCNAMEE IS A LIAR!!!!! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyConway Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 No it's not a sign of weakness. Actually it is a sign of strength in my eyes. Pride is the main reason why people can't admit it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popeman38 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 No, it is a sign of strength. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touchdown Redskins Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 If you can't admit you're wrong, it's a sign of insecurities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulane Skins Fan Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Not being able to admit you were wrong is actually the sign of weakness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiLfan Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Actually i would think admitting when one is wrong is a sign of strength...it means you have the confidence to admit when you made a mistake and not being self-concious or feeling like your ego took a hit. If someone continued to protest that they were right, even when shown demonstrable evidence to the contrary, it makes it seem like they are desperate to hold on to whatever image or status they've constructed for themselves (in reality or just in their mind). It's a sign of denial...a slave to their own self-concious. Sad really...just look at Clemens. Now, if you admit to being wrong when you actually haven't been PROVEN wrong on any demonstrable level, i wouldn't necessarily consider that a sign of weakness either, but more a lack of good debating skills (or the stamina for it). :2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiebear Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 As its been said throughout history... I'm wrong ALL of the time.. thats how i eventually steer my way towards being right. With the timing this is 1/8th off of being a call out thread . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dictator Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 As its been said throughout history... I'm wrong ALL of the time.. thats how i eventually steer my way towards being right.With the timing this is 1/8th off of being a call out thread . It's just something I've noticed that happens in typical normal everyday conversations. People will admit to being wrong. However, on the 'net, people will fight tooth and nail to uphold their image of being smart. I find it easier to say I'm wrong online to a bunch of strangers than I do to someones face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zguy28 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Pride is the culprit. There is strength in admitting you are wrong when its the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGreenistheBest Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Admitting you are wrong when you don't really think you are wrong but you feel the need to end the argument is a sign of weakness. Admitting you are wrong when you are wrong is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyansRangers Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 bleeding is a sign of weakness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rincewind Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 In the tailgate? Yes, and the sharks can smell blood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUforREDSKINS Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 In my experience, those who can't admit they're wrong, are people no one really wants to be around in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BALLz Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Never been wrong, I'd imagine i'd be able to admitt it when ever it happens though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Dog Night Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 The inability to admit you're wrong is a sign of weakness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Never been wrong, I'd imagine i'd be able to admitt it when ever it happens though. I've never been wrong either. One time I THOUGHT I was wrong, but I was mistaken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dictator Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 In the tailgate? Yes, and the sharks can smell blood. And have LONG memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnhay Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 It's just something I've noticed that happens in typical normal everyday conversations. People will admit to being wrong. However, on the 'net, people will fight tooth and nail to uphold their image of being smart. I find it easier to say I'm wrong online to a bunch of strangers than I do to someones face. Ha! So you admit you're wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teller Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I truly believe that if my ex-wife could have admitted she was wrong about just a handful of things, we'd still be married. Seriously. Needing to be 'right' all the time is a sign of great weakness. Admitting fault when it's warranted is a sign of great strength. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCsportsfan53 Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I truly believe that if my ex-wife could have admitted she was wrong about just a handful of things, we'd still be married. Seriously.Needing to be 'right' all the time is a sign of great weakness. Admitting fault when it's warranted is a sign of great strength. Hog, you've got ten years on this earth over me but I must say, I learned long ago that expecting a woman to admit that is a fruitless exercise in futility. You have much to learn my grasshopper. Just nod and agree. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Shot Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Most people will tell you that it's not a sign of weakness. That it's a sign of maturity and strength. They're right. But most people rarely do it. And it's understandable....it takes guts to admit you were wrong, especially after a lengthy dispute, during which you spent all your energy. Then it's like, ok, I came this far, I'm not turning back now. But the road has to end somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teller Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Hog, you've got ten years on this earth over me but I must say, I learned long ago that expecting a woman to admit that is a fruitless exercise in futility. You have much to learn my grasshopper. Just nod and agree. :laugh: Oh trust me, I know. Unfortunately your heart can make you want to believe in things that aren't possible, no matter how much life experience you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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