Pete I am not OK with it. I would like to know what serious purpose it served. I would like to see all of his snide remarks and silly nicknames explained in light of this odd odd statement that he made.

>>if you don't think this is serious discussion, why are you so deeply involved in it? Do you think that's a particularly sane approach, old bean??   Now don't go running away with the idea that I'm questioning your sanity (as you did mine). Heaven forfend! I just wondered, though, going from this interesting post of yours, whether you're questioning it yourself. <<


What is serious about taunting people? About disrespect? About degenerating a conversation into name calling?

Tell us, please.