Study: Divide and conquer works

[reddread]

right?

[elleng]

1. No doubt about it.

No need to 'study' it.

[kcr]

2. Not really.

Because people are capable of walking and chewing gum at the same time. Yes, I'm quite sure some would love more peace and quiet because it would be easier for them. I don't care.

[reddread]

3. wow

thats bold. I think there may be a few things you dont know.
that should not be one of them.

[kcr]

4. Maybe

I don't know what you're specifically referring to. I'm speaking generally. And I've seen that term used far too often to tell people to stop fighting because that's what "they", presumably meaning some higher power, want. I don't agree with that. If something is worth fighting for, why should I concern myself with what they want? I can't be concerned with both things at the same time? I can't help but wonder what the motives are for the person insisting on quieting the dissent. Again, I'm speaking generally.

[reddread]

5. quieting dissent?

are you in the right thread?
divide and conquer is one of the oldest and presumably most effective methods of crowd control.
it is.
and you can see it at work right here, every day.
I just saw the most basic examples following each other
for no other reason I can imagine.

[kcr]

6. Yes. Quieting dissent.

"Please stop arguing" when they really mean "shut up"

[reddread]

8. well thats hardly ever my point

unless dogs are barking too much.
now, if you would please direct me to where you
sourced your quote?
THANK YOU.

[kcr]

9. I was indicated spoken words. Not quoting anyone.

I'm not stopping you from clarifying your point.

[kcr]

7. Replying after an edit

What does crowd control have to do with a discussion on an internet board?

[baldguy]

11. President Gore says different.

[kcr]

12. Okay

[seveneyes]

10. As logical as a binary search

Collecting and sorting everything out first is the most work.