'timid', huh?...who'd a thunk. But I assure you, on certain topics, timid (or rather 'low-key') is to be preferred...in case you hadn't read between the lines, I am 'timid' also....meaning I simply do NOT take my feelings/beliefs/opinions/attitudes to their extreme logical conclusion in this forum, as the only way to do that would be to use loaded language and arguments that would simply hit too many nerves and involve me in a downward spiral of useless 'pouncing' and counter-pouncing that would be very much like the anonymous trolls who keep screaming that Mudcat is 'wrong' in what it has become and Max should censor and edit posts.

My most ardent arguments and heavy opinion is saved for the environmental threads, where I can offer more 'evidence' and conviction in a more neutral pose.

....but what Philosopher can resist the temptation of making a point on some subjects?

(wish I had an extra copy of Walter Kaufman to loan you....I DO read the Bible *grin*)