I think if you take this stuff too seriously there's a malfunction in your head.

In one thread I can totally "depise" someone, and in the next they are spot on and I couldn't agree more. If you carry grudges from topic to another then this stuff may not be for you.

Pseudo-politeness (IMO) is worse than calling a dog a dog. It creates an on-going venom and ruins the experience for some.

Get it out of your system, and move on to the next. Or take a teaspoon of concrete and harden up princess.

Runner,

The science may never be settled, my guess is it will never be assisted by the likes of you. It has already exceeded you by decades if not centuries on some topics. You and your boilerplate are impediments.

Rusty

ah Houlle "I also follow Col of course. His prose and wit are a level above the rest of the posters. The way he times his lines with breaks and pauses, Socialism by Stealth, and turning peoples words around against them cracks me up. He plays to the audience brilliantly."

hey, thank you again, Houlle

I made response on Squeers "radical females" thread following your praise of my efforts, so willnot repeat myself here.

However, I am unaccustomed to such positive commentary that I now ponder, did I ever meet your mother?

Are you, in fact, my long lost love child, the product of some delightful dalliance in my distant past?

Dear StG,

I get it - what you're saying is that:

if men can't get attention by their admirable
qualities the least they can do is be a nuisance.

I get it!

>>if men can't get attention by their admirable qualities the least they can do is be a nuisance. I get it!<<

Foxy, I think I'm getting what you're getting too.

On another point, coming across like a princess on a site as robust as this shows a *profound* strength of character (IMO), actually. The fact that you can have a range of views shows a versatility and ability to accommodate a variety of views.

I hope, by saying this, I'm not making anyone puke in a bag, but it's true.

Dear RobP,

Happy New Year!

You've been missed.

Your informed opinion on the issues and your
constructive arguments have always added that
extra something to the discussions on OLO.

You've always treated people as individuals and
stayed open to opposing views.

I'm glad you're back!