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Do scholars tend to scorn each other?
Mar 6, 2008 03:45
guestlurker I have been lurking around here for a long time. I appreciate that you guys have some great discussions on some topics. I also notice that some of you are very studious and argumentative. Several guys are particularly eloquent. Actually, it is good to see so many guys have brains on their heads. Unlike other forums that are infested with the posts only including " Bump" and " some smiling faces", you have great profound discussions. Thanks for you guys! Well, an old saying is " scholars tend to scorn each other". I don't back this saying. What do you guys think about it?
Mar 6, 2008 12:50
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  • GRIZ326
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You are right! This is a wonderful forum.

As for scholars scorning each other....

I imagine that is true if "scorn" applies to a competition between the intellects. However, I would not expect it to degenerate into bitterness and hatred in most cases.
Mar 6, 2008 14:09
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This is wonderful forum run by excellent tech supporters and knowledgable, serious and humurous blogging jounalists. It's a schooling virtual space.
Mar 6, 2008 19:47
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GUESTLURKER Ouch! What's wrong with the title of my thread? Moderators, please help me correct my title. The title should be "Do scholars tend to scorn each other?". Thank you!

To GRIZ326 &MARRIE,

Thanks for your replies! I have read your posts on the forum. You guys are brilliant and knowledgeable. Griz326 seems to know a lot about Chinese culture. Marrie seems to be an expert in economy and stocks. It is such a great interest to read your posts. I will continue to visit this forum as often as possible. It's a pity that I don't have regular access to internet.
Mar 6, 2008 21:52
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Hi GUESTLURKER,
You got it. It is an excellent web forum. I met numerous witty, open-minded, humorous and intelligent guys. Personally, I thought it is a great “melting pot" where multi-nationals gathered here to exchange thoughts and opinions. Because of this cultural forum, I have a deeper understanding of western culture.

As for the issue you are concerned, here are my two cents: IMO, real scholars don't mean to scorn or attack each other. Their common purpose is to exchange ideas and explore the fundamental truth. An open debate and discussion is to quest for knowledge, justice, nobility and the essence of life.
Mar 6, 2008 22:26
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There are eloquent and studious posters here??? Where???? Just kidding. ;-)

Yea, same here. I like this forum, too because the posters are really giving their inputs. I know what you mean by other forums with nothing but bumps and smileys. Probably the same one where I am a lurker.

As for scholars, maybe it is true that they ‘scorn’ each other. I have seen this amongst scientists and members of the academia. But it is all for good sake and they are open-minded for the sake of learning. They challenge each and everyone’s theory. In business lingo, we call it brainstorming.
Mar 7, 2008 16:54
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I am flattered GUESTLURKER, but I've really only read a few books about China and visited a few times.

I really like this forum because there is such an open and honest discussion.
Mar 8, 2008 20:34
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"There are eloquent and studious posters here??? Where???? Just kidding."

Hehe, Shesgottobe, so we all are eloquent and studious? Are we scholars? I don't want to be called scholars. Do you know how people (especially teen girls) usually think of scholars? Many of my peers thought scholars are a bunch of "stubborn freaks with bald head". That might be biased. Nevertheless, girls generally don' t like to be called "scholars". If someone really want to call me " studious scholars", I don't mind! LOL!
Mar 10, 2008 21:03
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Scholars tend to scorn each other? Yes, scholars are generally proud and cynical.
Mar 10, 2008 21:26
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Here "scholar" as I understand, it's a commendatory term which means "a learnt person" or "a specialist in a given field". But, is it just me or anyone else here share the same feeling?... that SCHOLAR means a little bit more than that, i.e. to me, a person who deserves the title of "scholar" should be someone not only "learned" but also with high moral standards, such as being humble and modest and most importantly, ready to accept and appreciate different opinions.

It's good to be confident, but to show his/her confidence by accusing or scorning others is not something to be proud of. If someone does that, I don't think he deserves the title any more.
Mar 10, 2008 21:32
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There are reasons for people to become cynical, there are no one born cynical, but most important reason is that they think they deserve more than they've already got, they think they are undervalued; such as they earn less than they expected, they get less attention than they want to attracted, etc etc. SO, people become cynical because the gap between what they think of themselves and what others think of them.
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