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I never arrive at any position without giving it an awful lot of thought. Indeed, I have often been chased for decisions long before I have reached one. But once I arrive at one I find it impossible not to argue and fully support it to the best of my ability.
Yes, that’s very noticeable.?
My definition of a ‘Forum’ is; A venue specifically for debating?
The problem only arises because there are various types of that forum – face to face and the written word. The former has the added benefit of interpretation via body language, tone, even facial expression. The latter is totally devoid of those and even a missing/inaccurate punctuation mark can lead to mis-interpreting.
But your words make me wonder if others’ definitions of what a Forum is are some what different. Ed, tends always to ‘play the ball’ and join in debate. Others however are more inclined to rapidly turn things personal. It occurs to me that possibly just possibly that might be because their view of what a Forum is is different. Hence they find or believe my reflex position which inclines to earnest debate to be unjustified or out of place. They therefore attack me ‘for debating’ rather than attack the arguments tendered in debate, if you see what I mean.
Play nice – everything is calming down here, even if the political situation is hotting up!! Consider the above remarks re interpretation!! The same words can be considered placatory or argumentative/provocative.
When I switched on today and was confronted with the new RED theme, I thought my favourite Forum was bleeding to death!!!
