[jeffersondem]

“But you already know my rule on this: a serious post will get a serious response, a silly or insulting post will get... usually just a mirror image.”

Your comment about using a mirror image is interesting.

Recalling the definition of mirror image:

1 a : something that has its parts reversely arranged in comparison with another similar thing or that is reversed with reference to an intervening axis or plane

b : the direct opposite

I can somewhat understand your viewing your off-axis arguments as “mirror image.”

Just remember, when you advocate the opposite of the truth you are not advocating the truth.

[BroJoeK]

jeffersondem: "I can somewhat understand your viewing your off-axis arguments as “mirror image.”
Just remember, when you advocate the opposite of the truth you are not advocating the truth."

But my term "mirror image" referred to "a silly or insulting post," which by definition cannot be the truth.
So as usual, your concern here is misplaced.

But I should say that I do appreciate your attention to the fine points of word definitions, and indeed your use of some more unusual words when on the prod to chivvy your mess & gom into a tally book.

[rockrr]

I doubt that you have ever inadvertently bumped up against the truth, much less sought it plainly.