Posted on 07/03/2003 10:22:13 AM PDT by RightWhale
I tried to show him where his argument was ridiculous, and so have others, we have made some excellent points, but he will NOT admit that it is a silly assertion because his structure is too rigid.
It really is too bad, because as long as he continues with his behavior, there will be no adult conversation from YOUR side.
If attacked we attack back, he starts them, and we join the fray.
It is like a bunch of people debating in a bar, then some big ape walks in the room and starts yelling insults, those that agree with him, back him up, no matter how wrong he is, and those of us that are attacked, attack back.
ALS is the big ape that walks into the bar and starts the brawl.
The debate is civil UNTIL he adds his insults to the thread, then it gets out of control.
It is there for all to see, the examples are there, and when the thread gets deleted, he gets to start all over again, as if it NEVER happened, because all of a sudden there is NO proof. Interesting that.
If you can keep ALS civil, I guarantee the conversation will remain civil. SO leash him up, and watch what happens.
You seem to be the ONLY one he will listen to.
I wonder if he will now send me a threatening E-mail, TELLING me to leave you alone?
YOU just let a CIVIL conversation turn EXTREMELY ugly. Should i click "abuse" on YOU? maybe I will. By YOUR standards..I would be rightous.
His argument may be ridiculous TO YOU, but in the arena of DEBATE, there are 2 SIDES.
YOUR side drew first blood in THIS thread. Where is your outrage? Can you even see beyond your fantasy-rightousness? I doubt it.
Do you really think that calling ALS an "ape" will HELP keep THIS thread from being pulled? YOU ARE A HYPOCRITE, Aric.
You are too blind in your arrogance to see that YOU and YOUR side are guilty of the very same things that you bitch about (right before crying to mommy).
You have absolutely NO IDEA the amount of restraint that I put into this post. You should TRY IT SOMETIME.
"leash him up" <---do you have any idea how disgusting a statement that is?????? You expect me/anyone to reply to you with respect when you say something like that? Are you drunk, Aric? Tourettes, maybe? Seriously...There is NO WAY that a rational person could say such a thing whilst demanding civility and not suffer from one of these ailments.
Don't reply...or expect another from me until you can be man enough to apologize.
Right next door!
I love that quote! :-)
I am looking (in more ways than one) :-)
(Does DNA count?) My DNA flew to Venus due to cutting my hand on a spacecraft. Indeed it was cleaned, but I have a inkling there was some DNA left. :-)
Nope! The speed of light is a constant (in a vacuum). 299,792,458 meters per second. And no, it is not slowing down.
I disagree. It is easier to detect the more elliptical orbits around other "suns" at this time.
The devil you say. Our problem seems to be with free speech/thought. Or so I've been told.
Fortunately, our reported lack of moral fiber can be remedied with a sufficient application of dietary fiber. Or so I've also heard.
But normal cruising speed is only warp 6.
It's possible to travel faster than that, of course,
but only for limited periods since it accelerates deterioration of the dilithium crystals.
ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!... I wonder if "Post grape Nuts" would count? :-)
Yep. A right one and a wrong one.
I build a lot of computers and never consider one finished without a bit of my blood. Trouble is, the newer aluminum cases are so well made they don't have any sharp edges in tight places.
;)
Look how fast Defiant can go for the length of time it takes.
And I swear, I'm not uncoordinated, don't wear orthopedic shoes, and didn't have to take my mother to the prom....
Good..Thats one thing, I hope will stay constant. Can't have someone playing dice with all those constants...chaos would result.... OH No! Now I've done it... :))
Except I've heard that if two Jews are debating, there are three sides.
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