tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17511337.post4017418016587233389..comments2008-08-22T11:23:02.418-05:00Joynoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17511337.post-62543989208431045122008-08-19T18:39:00.000-05:002008-08-19T18:39:00.000-05:00I have heard this approach described as "the principle of charity". I use it all the time in debate. Many times if you read something that is not even half-baked in a comment or blog posting, it is tempting to write off the author as a fool. However, there is usually a more charitable explanation.Grahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03381732937562781174noreply@blogger.com