[Buddha-l] Buddhism, the second largest religion in the world

Alex Wilding alex at chagchen.org
Sun Mar 11 17:54:41 MDT 2007


David Snyder, Ph.D., wrote:
> Due to some of the constructive criticism and some of
> the completely non-constructive criticism to some things
> at my website, I have made some changes.
...
> And I have added some important notes to the bottom of
> the quiz for those who find it offensive, but still feel
> the need to take the quiz.
The non-constructive criticism, or at least a bit of it, might have been
mine, as my advice would be: "wipe it out, delete it, abolish it,
deconstruct it, clear the slate...". But I do mean that as helpful advice.
However I don't find it offensive; silly, ill-conceived, badly written and
seemingly ignorant - yes. But hey, that's what you find on the net. Being
offended would be a waste of resources.
I am intrigued by the fact that you see fit to add disclaimers (which also
might be accused of demonstrating ignorance, if I may say so), written in
what strikes my own sensitivities (for what they may be worth) as a
patronizing tone, rather than addressing the flaws of thinking, of logic and
of English in your quiz.
So how's your practice doing?
All the best
Alex W (oh yes, M.Phil., I nearly forgot!)



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