not sure I follow you...'selective objectivity'? you mean that because I know a person personally , I shouldnt know him /her more than someone else?
You are not being objective when you call a phone conversation 'fact'. And say I 'know' what was said.
you spoke with "both" on the phone...for less than a minute with Kevin ,you told me....I dont think that counts as to knowing someone...
I said I didn't know him. I do know what he's like with a stranger over the phone. Maybe like when he placed his order.
I have talked with You on email lots more ,but I dont think I "know" you....what I referred to is that when being around a person for some time , you know how that person jokes, you understand some sentnces that you might 'mis' understand in typed words... for instance I seriously doubt we would have this discussion like this if we knew ea other better...
I would still try to help express a point no matter how good I know you.
re "facts" , as Marc stated, ... whomever Kevin spoke to was fired, but Kevin he called back last week, that same person answered the phone...its not very likely ,but is possible, that she is not working there anymore , but just stood around and happened to answer the phone at that time....I dont know...