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[Herr Straße Laufer]

O.K., Warning: not for those with "thin skin".

I honestly do not mind having an open discussion. Yes, I like to type.
But, I also do so to defend and define my positions.
Recently, I am finding myself increasingly "attacked" because I do like to type and I will strongly defend my position(s) in discussions.

For the sake of clarity let's define what I just said? :chin:

From the Merriam-Webster online dictionary:

Discussion
Pronunciation: \di-ˈskə-shən\
Function: noun Date: 14th century
1 : consideration of a question in open and usually informal debate
2 : a formal treatment of a topic in speech or writing

I discuss. :smoke:

And:

From the Nizkor Project:

Ad Hominem Abusive.
Description of Personal Attack

A personal attack is committed when a person substitutes abusive remarks for evidence when attacking another person's claim or claims. This line of "reasoning" is fallacious because the attack is directed at the person making the claim and not the claim itself. The truth value of a claim is independent of the person making the claim. After all, no matter how repugnant an individual might be, he or she can still make true claims.

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Whether anyone here find me repugnant or not seems not to be an issue to end a discussion? Or, exclude anyone from a discussion?
I only ever wanted to discuss the subject at hand.
I always try to discuss and not resort to personal attacks. Obviously a personal attack is seen in the above definition as not discussing the merits of a topic?

That said, I apologize to anyone who may have seen my discussion as anything but, discussion. I honestly try to not attack the poster. I try to discuss the topic of the post.
I will never apologize for having an opinion regardless of it's base. Nor, will I apologize for strongly defending my positions.

To those who wish to continually devolve into personal attacks, I can only say "have at it".
If you do not like what I write, in either content or number of words, I would suggest that you simply not read my posts.
And, for those who would have me in their "box" and claim to know what I will do or say, I cannot help you. It is your burden to carry. I will not carry it for you.

From this point forward, I will continue to discuss CS in both it's relationship to "real", "simulation" or "game" aspects and the changes that some feel are desperately needed.
My only recourse to thwart Ad Hominem Abusive (personal attacks) will be to hit the report button that the club has given to all of us.
I will not confront "school yard whiners" on a case by case basis.

Have a good night. I will relax, enjoy a fine cigar while sipping Crown Royal, and read on about Patton and map study.

Everyone have a good day/night.



Ed