Nice bit on Dane Fletcher: Almost Retired; Brady, Nink, Mayo Changed his mind

[Off The Grid]

Ha ha!! Great Question, Brother Interception!!

I actually had to think about this one...

01 ~ I assure you that I employ far far many more F Bombs in Conversation than hereabouts, and would do so here as well, were it not Forbidden. I am generally quite happily Vulgar.

02 ~ And I readily confess that the quality of my Conversation is undoubtedly inferior to that of my Writing: Given the leisure of Time and Editing that Writing allows us, I can of course craft my thoughts precisely as I wish to convey them. But of course it's different when caught in the RealTime of an active Conversation: Processing Speed is a characteristic that I admire in others, but possess scarcely little of, myself. I will, consequently, often enough fall short, in Conversation, of the Eloquence that I aspire to.

But other'n that: Yeah!! The Italics and the Contractions that I make such liberal use of are in fact part of my attempt to convey my thoughts as authentically as possible ~ to convey them as I would say them.

Short answer: I read a lot of Steven King but a lot of Jane Austen, too...So yes: I actually do use words like "whence" and "whither"...and "phuckery" in everyday Conversation!!

I suspect that your high self standards are far more of a factor than processing speed. You take great care about the accuracy of what you say.

Most (not all) of those who are "good talkers" rely on many other factors than pure processing. They tend to rely more on their social intelligence skills, sensitivity to others' nonverbal feedback and a "feel". These people tend to be less focused on conveying a message accurately than on the effect their speech has on others. Your communication style is more genuine and precise, much more focused on the topic of discussion rather than manipulation. I have a much greater respect and appreciation for your style of communication.

Processing speed is valuable, but there are intelligence skills that I consider far greater. I know many people that can process very quickly, but the narrow breadth of what most can process at one time severely limits their ability at deep, abstract thinking. Sure, they appear quick and super smart, but when they have to process a complex subject, they have to break it into many small "chunks" to analyze. The greater the breadth of the "chunks" that one can process at once leads to much deeper and more subtle insights.

Although perhaps more wisdom than intelligence, flexibility of mind is also more important than raw processing speed. Many "intelligent" people are so set in their ways that they discount factors or ideas without giving them sufficient thought. These types of people are so tied to their self image, that they really struggle to see things from alternative perspectives. Most reach a point where they hardly ever even try. The ability to remove "self" from abstract thought enables a flexibility of mind that is ideal for deeper understanding and personal growth.

Although I can't get an accurate bead on your processing speed from written word, I'm confident that you possess a tremendous processing breadth and flexibility of mind. It is strange to me that someone so strong in both skills would have such an admiration of processing speed. Sure, processing speed is a valuable, helpful skill, but without breadth and flexibility, it doesn't lead to greater understanding.

What an exquisite Post, Brother Galeb!!

01 ~ I didn't mean to give the impression that I value Processing Speed above and beyond other cerebral attributes. What I like to refer to as Diagnostic Acuity is a favorite of mine, as well, and I thought that your points about Flexibility of Mind and Processing Breadth were absolutely brilliant!!

02 ~ I became preoccupied with Processing Speed about a decade ago for reasons that you and everyone here will understand fully: Having agonized, literally, for Years, on Brady Versus Manning, Processing Speed suddenly erupted, one day, as the cathartic, explosive Epiphany of this grueling analytic Process, and made it all worth it: Discerning Processing Speed off of Tape is of course something one cannot truly measure but must infer, but when it finally occurred to me, everything fell exquisitely and beautifully into place: Yes, Brady was indeed better ~ I speak only to my own entirely subjective notion of "better" of course ~ and Processing Speed ~ a notion obviously not only inferred but ethereal, I readily admit ~ was the biggest reason why.

03 ~ Enormous Fan of your points on Flexibility of Mind and Processing Breadth, indeed: I am very fond of speaking and occasionally writing about the Tragedy of extensive Intelligence married to a dearth of Wisdom!! As Glen Close ~ the greatest Drag Queen Actor of our time, in my opinion ~ stated oh so perfectly about one such case in Dangerous Liaisons: "Like most Intellectuals, he's intensely stupid."

04 ~ I must also applaud your exceptional Insight regarding the conversationally quick. Mind you: I am by no means a stumbler or a bumbler, and have perhaps graded myself too harshly. And I heartily agree, if I have you right, that many of those who're "quickest" in Conversation tend to touch very lightly on things at the cost of substantial Depth, and are often much more interested in their affect on others than in Truth.

05 ~ And I must confess that you nailed it on this: I am indeed a Formerly Recovering Perfectionist!!

Last of all: Thank you, Brother Galeb, for this: "Your communication style is more genuine and precise, much more focused on the topic of discussion rather than manipulation."

My Esteem for you, Sir, is well-documented, and your gracious words greatly appreciated, indeed!!

 

[Interception]

Actually, they're not from here. I poach them from around the InterNet and am actually so frighteningly obsessed with getting just the right Emoticon for just the right moment that I have a SubFolder of Emoticons in my BookMarks!! So when I want to deploy one'f'm, I just pop'm in the "Image" Option that PatsFans provides us in its ToolBar for our Posts, right next to the "Smilies" Options!!

Here's the one you're looking for: http://www.puppstheories.com/forum/html/emoticons/bricks.gif

And here in Live Action!!

@Ian, any way we can get these added to the site?

 

[Galeb]

What an exquisite Post, Brother Galeb!!

01 ~ I didn't mean to give the impression that I value Processing Speed above and beyond other cerebral attributes. What I like to refer to as Diagnostic Acuity is a favorite of mine, as well, and I thought that your points about Flexibility of Mind and Processing Breadth were absolutely brilliant!!

02 ~ I became preoccupied with Processing Speed about a decade ago for reasons that you and everyone here will understand fully: Having agonized, literally, for Years, on Brady Versus Manning, Processing Speed suddenly erupted, one day, as the cathartic, explosive Epiphany of this grueling analytic Process, and made it all worth it: Discerning Processing Speed off of Tape is of course something one cannot truly measure but must infer, but when it finally occurred to me, everything fell exquisitely and beautifully into place: Yes, Brady was indeed better ~ I speak only to my own entirely subjective notion of "better" of course ~ and Processing Speed ~ a notion obviously not only inferred but ethereal, I readily admit ~ was the biggest reason why.

03 ~ Enormous Fan of your points on Flexibility of Mind and Processing Breadth, indeed: I am very fond of speaking and occasionally writing about the Tragedy of extensive Intelligence married to a dearth of Wisdom!! As Glen Close ~ the greatest Drag Queen Actor of our time, in my opinion ~ stated oh so perfectly about one such case in Dangerous Liaisons: "Like most Intellectuals, he's intensely stupid."

04 ~ I must also applaud your exceptional Insight regarding the conversationally quick. Mind you: I am by no means a stumbler or a bumbler, and have perhaps graded myself too harshly. And I heartily agree, if I have you right, that many of those who're "quickest" in Conversation tend to touch very lightly on things at the cost of substantial Depth, and are often much more interested in their affect on others than in Truth.

05 ~ And I must confess that you nailed it on this: I am indeed a Formerly Recovering Perfectionist!!

Last of all: Thank you, Brother Galeb, for this: "Your communication style is more genuine and precise, much more focused on the topic of discussion rather than manipulation."

My Esteem for you, Sir, is well-documented, and your gracious words greatly appreciated, indeed!!

Great post. I would love to respond at this time, but I think it would be better to wait until I have reached a state of at least near sobriety. Have a good weekend, brother Grid.

 

[VrabelJr]

Mad props to Grid for using the old forum's icons. I really miss the bricks falling on head icon. It would be great for those I don't care! I can't stand it!-esque threads.

 

[Off The Grid]

Great post. I would love to respond at this time, but I think it would be better to wait until I have reached a state of at least near sobriety. Have a good weekend, brother Grid.

Hah hah!! And may you do likewise, Sir!!

 

[Mike the Brit]

YOU DA MAN!!

Seriously, thanks OTG!

 

[Off The Grid]

Mad props to Grid for using the old forum's icons. I really miss the bricks falling on head icon. It would be great for those I don't care! I can't stand it!-esque threads.

Hoo hah!! Grateful Thanks, Brother Vrabel!!

I'm about to sail off into The Ether for the night, as I am wont to do ~ more'r less joining Brother Galeb thither ~ and soak up a Flick or three to complete a fine and constructive day, but tomorrow or perhaps the next day perhaps it'd be useful if I posted Links to my Starting Lineup of Emoticons? I'll do so.

That way, anyone who wishes to can easily start their own Folder ~ their own Starting Lineup of Favorites ~ or BookMarks, as we FireFox Cats call'm ~ to pop into the "Image" InterFace whenever they please. And they can do so without investing the obsessive amount of time I've done to gather these!!

Not so much, really: Most'f'm came from the Planet, as you'll see.

Actually, I think I've talked myself into doing so right now. Lets's see...

I'll post'm from the bottom up. I won't translate them into Images on this Post, because I think that that 10 Image Limit might still be in place, but you can see what they do from the LinkNames:

http://www.puppstheories.com/forum/html/emoticons/bricks.gif

http://www.patriotsplanet.com/BB/images/smilies/blink.gif

http://www.rllmukforum.com/public/style_emoticons/default/eyebrows.gif

http://www.patriotsplanet.com/BB/images/smilies/doh.gif

http://www.patriotsplanet.com/BB/images/smilies/huh.gif

http://www.patriotsplanet.com/BB/images/smilies/th_coffee.gif

http://www.patriotsplanet.com/BB/images/smilies/harumph.gif

http://l.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/39.gif

http://www.patriotsplanet.com/BB/images/smilies/spock.gif

http://www.patriotsplanet.com/BB/images/smilies/thumb.gif

http://www.patriotsplanet.com/BB/images/smilies/beer.gif

http://www.patriotsplanet.com/BB/images/smilies/jester.gif

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/images/smilies/smiley_headbanger.gif

I don't think that Ian will mind the Planet Links. He's always been courteous towards them. And he's been kind enough to provide the capacity to translate these into Emoticons, so I'm sure he won't mind.

I hope this adds a little extra fun to your Writing, Brothers!! Salute!!

 

[ctpatsfan77]