Jeremy Toeman

I prefer those who respectfully challenge me. - Adam Lasnik

Hmmm...I'd have to say both. I think if someone did nothing but intelligently challenge me, I might go a little nuts. But I do like good discussions. - Hutch Carpenter

I don't know. Most of them subscribed to me first. :) - Morton Fox

I would most certainly prefer people that agree with me. However, I am intelligent enough to know that I need people to disagree with me in order to learn anything. - Michelle Martinez

The idea of "intelligently questioning" is hard. I like people who are interested in the same things I am, but encourage dialogue. Those that slam me and don't intelligently debate are harder to deal with, and aren't sought out. - Louis Gray

If I get around people who always agree with me I get bored. It's fun, like eating sugar, for a while, but it's empty calories. - Robert Scoble

It really depends on what the subject matter is. Sometimes I don't want people to be disagreeing with me cause it makes me angry. - Mathew Ballard

I like to expose myself to new viewpoints... And challenge my existing ones. - Lindsay Donaghe

Much prefer the debate although I think I've overdosed on politics for a while :) - Charlie Anzman

debate for sure. How can you be sure of what you believe in until you have to intelligently try to defend it. Plus, the comments of other will help you gain a more well rounded view. Surrounding yourself with too many like minded people will build an US versus THEM mentality. That's very bad if we hope to progress. - Chris

I would like to think that I seek people around me that will first intelligently question my actions and then support me regardless. I think those are your true friends. - Patrick Patterson

I place great value in hearing the perspectives of others. You can learn a lot about them, as well as yourself. Specifically, you can ask them why they have their viewpoint, then reflect on why you have (or had) yours. - Mark Rodriguez

Both - people who can have an exchange of ideas even when they disagree seem to be a rarity though. - Sean Alexander

Respectful debate, discussion and challenge is fun and more interesting; most of my close friends disagree with me on things like politics and that's cool for me. - Sally Church

people who extend me, no others - Gregory Lent

looking for intelligent, respectful debate. looking to expand my view not cement it. FF is the best place i've found for that. - MikeAmundsen

mixture of both - Ruth Ferguson

Both. - Alex Scoble CISSP

both - Paul W. Swansen

Both - Roberto Bonini

Both, I'd have to say. I prefer that people challenge me and call me out if I'm saying ridiculous things but it's also nice to know that I have friends who will support and care for me regardless of whatever nonsense I may spout. If we're just talking about online connections though, it would definitely have to be the former. - pea♥ fierce as a woozle

I'd be happy with either. I hate being ignored. But given the choice, I'd prefer the questioner. - Bruce Lewis

No struggle, no progress! Incestuous thinking leads to absolute blindness:) - Roney Smith

Keep yourself out of an isolated echo chamber. Challenge yourself so that you truly understand why you believe what you believe! - Mark VandenBerg

I like the multi-faceted perspectives that challenge my own thinking and forces me to really evaluate my own premises...very cool. Also, love it with folks agree with me! ha! - Susan Beebe (Santa Claus)

I like the debate. - BrandonC

Questioners, every time. - susan mernit

Regardless, FriendFeed is a great place b/c there are intelligent discussions here, most of the time :) - Mike Reynolds

The smarter and stronger the opposition, the better. Powerful debate and dialectic are the engine of progress and enlightenment. Let the best ideas and arguments win. - Sean McBride