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Mr 5 0 · 02-16-2002, 10:01 AM

Chris:

Thanks for the compliments. Of course civil discussion takes two people who are willing to listen (read) and post a cognitive response instead of name-calling, character assassination and slogans they picked up somewhere. That's not a discussion - that's a pointless flame war - and goes nowhere. I hate that.

You've posted intelligently and with valid points of contention giving us the opportunity to bring out the various arguments - pro and con - on two sensitive and important issues. I appreciate that and return the thanks for your thoughtful participation on the thread, as you do on the other threads you participate in.

As the Messageboard Administrator I feel that I have a duty to our members to set the tone for the boards as well as to try and generate some useful discussions; whether that's in Tech or here, on the 'open' Blue Oval Lounge forum. I value all of our members and appreciate the contributions they make.

I also noted that in the week this thread has been up, it's had over 350 views - 50 per day. Not bad, and exactly what I seek on these non-auto/political-social issue threads; some interesting discussion and some food for thought that people can read, maybe learn something from and enjoy the debate. It's all good but it takes people like you who are willing to organize their thoughts, take the time to write them out and not be offended when someone disagrees or sees an issue differently. No one is 100% right all the time; not even me.

Again Chris, I appreciate your passion for the issues and your willingness to discuss them in a public forum, even when it may be difficult.

Now, lay off Nancy Reagan or she'll have her astrologer predict a cracked block for you.

02-16-2002, 10:01 AM	#45
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Aw shucks Chris: Thanks for the compliments. Of course civil discussion takes two people who are willing to listen (read) and post a cognitive response instead of name-calling, character assassination and slogans they picked up somewhere. That's not a discussion - that's a pointless flame war - and goes nowhere. I hate that. You've posted intelligently and with valid points of contention giving us the opportunity to bring out the various arguments - pro and con - on two sensitive and important issues. I appreciate that and return the thanks for your thoughtful participation on the thread, as you do on the other threads you participate in. As the Messageboard Administrator I feel that I have a duty to our members to set the tone for the boards as well as to try and generate some useful discussions; whether that's in Tech or here, on the 'open' Blue Oval Lounge forum. I value all of our members and appreciate the contributions they make. I also noted that in the week this thread has been up, it's had over 350 views - 50 per day. Not bad, and exactly what I seek on these non-auto/political-social issue threads; some interesting discussion and some food for thought that people can read, maybe learn something from and enjoy the debate. It's all good but it takes people like you who are willing to organize their thoughts, take the time to write them out and not be offended when someone disagrees or sees an issue differently. No one is 100% right all the time; not even me. Again Chris, I appreciate your passion for the issues and your willingness to discuss them in a public forum, even when it may be difficult. Now, lay off Nancy Reagan or she'll have her astrologer predict a cracked block for you.