Originally posted by MayoGate
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I would think that so long as you identify where you heard the comment and therefore aren't presenting it as a fact for public consumption, but rather as a private(ish) conversation you are choosing to share as an equal participant ... well, that's still technically hearsay. Huh.
Perhaps it's one of those things that so long as it's not abused, and the comment isn't inflamatory, the mods look the other way? Otherwise there's a heck of a lot of posts that'd have to be altered... I can think of many of my own where I shared what a guest said to me (usually to share in the cringe-worthiness of myself doing/saying something stupid, as opposed to any nefarious and/or maliciousness intended towards the guest, but still - technically it'd be hearsay).
Let's face it, there's always connotations, tone of voice, context of the conversation, etc that can and will affect someone's comments, even famous people So seemingly opposing comments could represent a change of heart, or could simply be differing interpretations of the conversation flow at that particular point in time. I can easily see where the hearsay rule would be a good idea!
Trin, you have a definite point - the opinions are not mutually exclusive
In other GABITy news, I worked enough OT last week to cover my CP ticket, so yay! (Yes, that allotted money got socked away in the GABIT fund as soon as it hit my bank account yesterday LOL). Of course, I also need to get motivated to lose enough inches to fit into appropriate attire for the event ... good thing it's still a year away!
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