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Originally Posted by FordGT90
I stated an observation. I expected spirited debate based on merit of the issue at hand but instead, I find attacks on my person in over three-quarters of the replies to my posts. I ignore them because I refuse to stoop to that level but it still leaves me feeling disappointed.
If you want to take my observation as "rude," I couldn't careless; however, most words are said for a reason. If you're wondering why this forum is mostly dead, sincerely consider them. The truth often hurts.
On that note, I think I'll bid this "forum" adieu. It's not me, it's the unwillingness of most of the members here to discuss.
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An exchange to ponder, if you're still pondering, from the Tammy Duckworth thread:
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Originally Posted by FordGT90
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Originally Posted by donquixote99
I have a very hard time considering that a principled opinion.
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My reply above, first of all, is the essence of my problem. I see you as using dishonest, unprincipled argument. And despite your claim not to take personal criticism personally, I can see a criticism like that (and some others I have leveled at you) putting you off feeling like discussing with me. So it may go.
But be that as it may, it was a prompt for you to
continue the discussion by showing that your position was principled, after all. You answered not.