co-operation
Kropotkin challenged Darwin's theory of competing to survive with an alternative version which suggests that the most co-operative members of a species are the ones whose bloodlines thrive and keep the species going. Most anarchists recognise the need for co-operation amongst eachother in order to promote the success of the movement and the ideals common to us all. Despite this, many anarchists are often quite cynical and adopt rather unhelpful approaches even to other anarchists.
When an anarchist notices a flaw in another anarchist's opinion or an arguement of that opinion, they can sometimes be condescending and convey a "more anarchist than thou" attitude which is condescending and not in the least bit positive. It would be far more useful if they were to politely offer to share their knowledge or perhaps offer a little constructive criticism. How else are we to move forward?
If nothing but criticism, competitiveness, bitterness, and general bitching is shared amongst anarchists then the movement stands little chance of making any progress. It is, therefore, wise to consider how best to help enlighten each other as we are each in possession of various facts that our neighbour may not be aware of. To seek to put others down for the sake of one's own personal gratification is not a contribution worthy of further support.
Blue skies! Swoop
When an anarchist notices a flaw in another anarchist's opinion or an arguement of that opinion, they can sometimes be condescending and convey a "more anarchist than thou" attitude which is condescending and not in the least bit positive. It would be far more useful if they were to politely offer to share their knowledge or perhaps offer a little constructive criticism. How else are we to move forward?
If nothing but criticism, competitiveness, bitterness, and general bitching is shared amongst anarchists then the movement stands little chance of making any progress. It is, therefore, wise to consider how best to help enlighten each other as we are each in possession of various facts that our neighbour may not be aware of. To seek to put others down for the sake of one's own personal gratification is not a contribution worthy of further support.
Blue skies! Swoop