[Howlin]

I think you have a VERY GOOD POINT.

I think it is way past time that we make a pact to NOT RESPOND to any and all malcontents and/or spammers.

I admit, I'm the worst one to give this suggestion, as I am QUICK to take the bait and jump into the fray.

But I'm tired of wasting MY valuable time trying to change people's minds about things they don't WANT to change their minds about.

I am also tired of trying to educate people who obviously are incapable of grasping simple ideas and/or babysitting people who are here to work out "issues" they have (or do not have) in their personal lives/

I say we just STOP.

[marylina]

I agree with you wholeheartedly, Howlin. I just wish we could all make a pact, and resist the temptation to correct or argue with these people. They ruin so many of the threads, and that is what they set out to do.

[Once-Ler]

"I think it is way past time that we make a pact to NOT RESPOND to any and all malcontents and/or spammers. "

I think vigorous debate is most often a good thing, even angry debate can be draining to you, but helpful to those that read but don't write. I know I lurked for a long time before engaging in debate.

People with strong opinions take issues personally and I don't think that is a bad thing.

Ingnoring misinformation and outright lies is not a very good persuading technique. Eventually the lies become accepted as truth. Keeping your calm, and logically refuting their assertions is much better strategery. Take a break if you need to, someone else will step in for you.