Re: qual-quant differences and the difference it makes.....

Martin Packer (packer who-is-at duq3.cc.duq.edu)
Tue, 18 Nov 1997 17:17:30 -0800 (PST)

David, I'm really not sure what to say in response to your onslaught of
messages.

Should I note that this medium seems to lend itself to this sort of
phenomenon, for reasons I don't fully understand?

Should I mention that it is just this kind of misinterpretation and
misunderstanding (going both ways, I'm sure) that indicates to me the
necessity for interpretive research? If you and I coded our exchange of
messages, would our codings agree? How do you capture, in the methods you
use, the ambiguity of text, the perspectival character of understanding?

Should I confess that I'm tired, and disappointed by the difficulties of
trying to explain my views, sustain community, share ideas?

Should I just say, okay! Have it your way!

Martin

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