The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #46114   Message #686375
Posted By: GUEST
09-Apr-02 - 02:24 PM
Thread Name: BS: Saddam Hussein Mutual Life
Subject: RE: BS: Saddam Hussein Mutual Life
I have shared my knowledge here and in other threads, and will continue to do so in future.

What I won't do is continue to discuss issues with people who are determined to see that the issues not be discussed, which is what happens when enough people begin flame baiting, making wild and indefensible claims, and generally attempting to ratchet up the emotional tone of the conversation because they don't see it going their way.

I am a long-time veteran of internet discussion forums, and I can easily tell when the serious discussion is ending, and the flame baiters are taking over. Once that happens, it is unusual for the discussion to remain on-topic. And that point I almost always bow out. My choice, and you don't have to agree with it. But no one else can dictate when that point is for me, or anyone else contributing meaningfully to a discussion. It is always a personal call.