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saturn comments on [Poll] Who looks better in your eyes? - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: saturn 26 August 2011 11:51:29PM 0 points [-]

What's your opinion about radical honesty?

Comment author: play_therapist 31 August 2011 11:35:35AM 0 points [-]

I think this comic illustrates what you're talking about in a cute way, http://www.dilbert.com - go to Aug. 31.

Comment author: play_therapist 27 August 2011 01:46:31AM 0 points [-]

I think it's generally best for people to be diplomatic and tactful. It's generally best to think through the likely consequences of saying things and to filter what one says. I see nothing wrong with telling "white lies" to spare some one's feelings, in general.