Reply #11: Good point...

[rasputin1952]

It is difficult to maintain a sense of balance when sniped at.

In defense of the 'hit-and-run tactics' though, since this is not like "normal" conversation, it is occasionaaly difficult to keep track of threads and posts. Even bookmarking has its flaws. Let's not forget the possibility of having to leave the board as well. (I was going to leave out freepers and obnoxious snipers, but they need to be included as well).

I have noticed that I will go to answer a post, and 3 or 4 have already chimed in. Thread-jackers don't help either. What might start out as a serious query or statement, often gets turned 90 to 180 degrees by side arguments/viewpoints, that the original no longer has validity to many that join in.

Generally I do better in face to face contact. But there are few in my area that see things the way I do, even in the remotest sense. I am literally surrounded by RWnuts, and while I've had my victories, usually, it comes off a draw.

The object of debate, however, is to learn, not teach; a thin wire to walk indeed, but a necessity if one wishes to grow.

BTW...love you early Streisand. I compare her to a musical instrument, as opposed to a 'singer'.


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