I was observing a conversation, and 2 guys were debating about different things. Later, the subject shifted into a ~risky zone, it was pornography. Guy A was debating his points on the issue, guy B was listening. Then, a lady came up to the group and guy A stopped talking.
Guy B tells guy A: Are you that ignorant that you are assuming things about this lady ? Are you assuming that she is not adult enough to be able to participate in an adult conversation about whatever the topic it might be ? Are you not giving her a chance of a doubt that she might actually find this debate interesting and stimulating ? Maybe she'd have some interesting points she'd like to contribute. Why are you denying her this chance ?
Guy A wasn't saying much in return, except quietly saying something to Guy B that such and such..., I couldn't make out the words. My guess is he was trying to defend his position.
It turned out that the lady was indeed ok with the subject, and seemed lively and happy and not offended at all. However, the topic never really picked up again, they started talking about other things.
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Ok, now .. who would you say was 'right' here ? Was guy A's behavior justified ? Was B correct too ? What would you do if you were one of these 3 people ? Is there a way to reconcile this for all possible debate topics, or is resolution topic-sensitive ? that is, what if the topic of debate was something other then pornography ?
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