Argument is war; thus forum becomes battle ground.

[Mrs. M]

Originally Posted by soot

I don't think it's too hard. I think he’s a well educated obnoxious prig who thinks much too highly of himself.

As I said, he definitely has a wealth of intelligence, learning, and understanding to contribute. It has been my experience that he is right more often than wrong, and that he makes good points more often than poor ones. He’s taught me a number of things in the short time I’ve been a member here.

I don't think that he's a fool in general; I just think that his response to this thread is foolish.

And I don't equate being able to "out debate" anyone here with having something of substance to say or with winning an argument because you're right.

Debating is a skill just like any other. It can be studied and honed and perfected, as much as anything can be perfected.

Rabbit is certainly a skillful debater, but sometimes that simply entails being able to cloak one's argument in smoke and mirrors more skillfully than one's opponent. An admirable ability no doubt, but it doesn't add any substance to one's argument. When that carefully contrived but factually weak argument is read from the perspective of one who has nothing invested in the argument, and judged solely on its merit rather than on its craftsmanship, it loses much of its luster.

If Rabbit can’t win an argument on merit he’ll simply blind you with bullshit, and failing that he’ll attempt to intimidate with threats.

I agree it’s a shame that he doesn’t post in public here more often. But it’s also a shame that he’s too big for his britches.

He would be much more personable if he would add to the discussion where he has something of value to say, and show a little humility when he doesn’t or when he’s disagreed with.

LOL I've never seen Rabbit blind anyone with bullshit because if it's not the truth, he doesn't post it. I'll take a 100 White Rabbits on this forum as opposed to some of the posters that have shown up lately!

[soot]

Originally Posted by Mrs. M

LOL I've never seen Rabbit blind anyone with bullshit because if it's not the truth, he doesn't post it. I'll take a 100 White Rabbits on this forum as opposed to some of the posters that have shown up lately!

I'll certainly respect your right to your opinion.

Have a good evening.

[White Rabbit]

Originally Posted by soot

Is it possible for you to open your mouth without being a snarky little bitch?

I rest my case. This forum attracts too many trash posters. I don't even recognize this 'soot' character. Just another newbie trash talking troll I guess. USPO never has a shortage of those.

I don't need to post at this forum any more than I need insults and abuse from idiots. I discuss topics when it is a pleasure to do so. It is rarely a pleasure to discuss anything at USPO (due to posters like this 'soot' character and similar others who like to trash anyone who doesn't conform to their wishes).

I march to my own drummer and really don't care if others don't like it.

[White Rabbit]

Originally Posted by Mrs. M

My, my...coming down kind of hard on White Rabbit, aren't you? If you'll read some of his post on this forum, you'll discover that he's definitely not a fool and can out-debate most everyone here. He's one of the more respected posters and it's a shame that he doesn't post in the public forums more often.

Dearest Mrs.M, I thank you for your kind words. It pains me that this site is home to quite a few people that I consider to be friends, and even a few intelligent posters whom I enjoy conversing with, yet as a discussion forum, this place is, overall, more toxic than most other forums. It is something I find to be irreconcilable, and as such, quite difficult to deal with.

[soot]

Originally Posted by White Rabbit

I rest my case.

What case is that?

The double-standard case where you constantly attack people, making no mention of anything germane to the topic in your vitriolic retorts, but then become indignant when you're personally attacked?

If that's the case you're taking about then it's better that you let it rest, because the alternative would be for you to continue to make a hypocritical ass out of yourself.

This forum attracts too many trash posters. I don't even recognize this 'soot' character. Just another newbie trash talking troll I guess. USPO never has a shortage of those.

A trash talking troll, except in those cases where you've agree with my posts?

Or am I also a trash talking troll when we're of the same opinion?

I don't need to post at this forum any more than I need insults and abuse from idiots.

Which translates into English as: "Waaahhh. I'm taking my toys and going home.

I discuss topics when it is a pleasure to do so. It is rarely a pleasure to discuss anything at USPO (due to posters like this 'soot' character and similar others who like to trash anyone who doesn't conform to their wishes).

I don't expect you to conform to my wishes. I don't expect anything from you really. I just think you're a petty little prig, and I think your constant threats are juvenile at best.

Not having any compunction about calling a spade a spade is not the same thing as expecting you to "conform" because of my observation.

I march to my own drummer and really don't care if others don't like it.

That's not really your own drummer, Rabbit. It's the same drummer that every other obnoxious, arrogant, smug, and self-centered asshole marches to.

"I'll do what I like, when I like, how I like. And fuck you if you don't get out of my way."

You're not unique Rabbit, don't flatter yourself. You're just one of hundreds of millions of people who doesn't give a shit about anyone but himself. You’re not noble either, in your feigned weariness with all the poor souls of inferior intellect you’re forced to humor here in a public forum. And lastly, you're nothing special. You've got some good ideas, but good ideas are a dime a dozen. You're as much an idiot as anyone else around here, and you're a pompus one to boot.

You can either post here or make excuses for not posting here, whatever suits you. And either way, as I said, I wish you well.

[coberst]

It is true, Rabbit is constantly whining.

[WarOnIgnorance]

100 coberst's + 50 soot's are still < 1 White Rabbit