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It is a general principle that outsiders see the tacit predispositions of insiders more clearly than insiders could (Elias). This is one of the major reasons why, tribally, we tend to form alliances that idealise our own virtues and denigrate the other (to keep them from forcing a revelation).


I think we should be more resolute in thinking of ourselves as subjects of myth. So when the other appears, even if, as here, in a restaurant review, we should think that there is probably truth in it. Our default position should be to think of the possibility of that truth, not denigrate the other.

Seabag Wrote:

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> Help-Ma-Boab Wrote:

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> > First rule of Drum Club...

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> I wish I had been at Drum Club, if only once


You couldn't beat it

DovertheRoad Wrote:

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> Well remembered Steveo. All got a bit messy and

> surreal towards the end when the place got really

> busy but nobody was actually drinking (or eating).

> Anyone recall the night they ran out of all booze

> at 7pm?



No but I remember being let in round the back long after it was "closed" :))

maxxi Wrote:

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> Seabag Wrote:

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> > Help-Ma-Boab Wrote:

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> > > First rule of Drum Club...

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> > I wish I had been at Drum Club, if only once

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> You couldn't beat it


I was drummed out of there

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