[metmom]

If your goal is to convince others of the soundness of your arguments, the righteousness of your cause, if you will, then well-moderated discussions between people who may disagree, but do so with relative politeness and deference to others' opinions should offer a proving ground for polishing debate tactics and procedures, not a killing ground for wayward travelers who may have strayed from the path of your orthodoxy.

Why are you telling us this? You're preaching to the choir.

You should have alerted (warned) your compatriot there instead. Based on his posts on this thread, he could have used the advice. But it's too late now for him. Maybe you can catch him next time around.

[NicknamedBob]

"Why are you telling us this? You're preaching to the choir."

It seemed a good opportunity. On most occasions, I find only the choir in attendance.