Rules of Engagment

[Bodofish]

Since I seem to be having others on the forum judging me and letting me know just how they feel through Posts, PM's and Email, Here are the rules of engagment after a little ramble I had on one of the threads.

To those that seem think I'm being a bully, sorry about that, I guess you're entitled to your own opinion. I have not blasted anyone personally that didn't specifically ask for it. So neener, neener, neener.
For the others that resorted name calling by calling me a “know it all”, ok so be it, I’m guilty, live with it.

I'm going to state this once only. Ignorance is nothing to be ashamed of. I will never feel sorry for anyone in their ignorance, nor will I belittle them. Ignorance is something that anyone can do something about. The easiest way to get around the problem is to study and read. It's not hard it just takes a little time and effort. I have friends that no one here would ever accuse of being smart in fact the State has labeled them with “diminished capacity”. They are far from ignorant, they go to the library almost every day and study on the subject of their choosing. They are for the most part “History Buffs” and can answer about any question you may have about any period or event. Do I feel sorry for them, heck no, they are some of the liveliest conversationalists and debaters I know. I'm proud to call them friends. Lets just study up to keep up.

OK so now for the Rules of Engagment; I know people here view most of the threads as a discussion. I can go along with that in most circumstances but as the discussion becomes more spirited and emotional they cease to be a discussion and they become debate. For debate there are rules of engagement. State your supposition or theory. Support your arguments with fact. State your opinion and correlate it to your arguments. It's not about getting p!ssy and calling names and getting all b#tt hurt. It's a debate. Grow up.
For those who haven't yet found the joys of classic study and its attendant retention of the materials, a simple internet search for "Rules of Debate" should yield enough to get started.

[Amx]

[BentRod]

Bodo, the internet is no place for rational thoughts such as these. In the future please refrain from using logic as it confuses the masses.

"It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it."
Aristotle

[Mike Carey]

Hear Hear!!!! Well said. Life running a forum would be so much nicer. I appreciate a good debate.

[natetreat]

Wow! Who would've thought. Debate can be frustrating. Rational thought will win every time. The internet debater results to poisoning the well if they have to work to hard. I was vice president of our college debate team, and we were a pretty vicious bunch though. But it was all in fun and games.

[racfish]

Maybe some members can have a Confederate flag or a Union flag next to their names.Then we'll know who to debate with. I am sure I got on a few foe lists. I figure "Oh Well" . The staff here seem to keep a good handle on things. This is the longest Ive ever been on a site without being banned for life. Phewwww

[Amx]

Maybe some members can have a Confederate flag or a Union flag next to their names.Then we'll know who to debate with. I am sure I got on a few foe lists. I figure "Oh Well" . The staff here seem to keep a good handle on things. This is the longest Ive ever been on a site without being banned for life. Phewwww

NOW you say so. That can be taken care of.