Anthony-V [to others at Right Table]: maybe play helps avoide personal conflict then the conflict that arises is from interaction, a more socially generated conflict when people butt heads w/ diff. ideas

Marnie [to others at Right Table]: A-toid seems to suggest that play helps avoid/ diffuse conflict, but it feels like it creates conflict (and discomfort) as well

Marnie [to others at Right Table]: Doesn't the electronic distance already create that freedom from (inter)personal conflict

 

Here, Tony brings up how he feels plays avoids conflict. Marnie notes that Albertoid suggests a similar function of play, but she argues it creates conflict as well. Marnie also suggests that the nature of a Moo environment diffuses conflict.

Our response: In a Moo space, play gives a tonal element that helps diffuse conflict in a serious, work-oriented discussion. However, excessive play can also act as conflict/work avoidance and prevent the possibility for conflicting ideas to come into contact.

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