Reply #372: If you can step back from these threads...

[OneGrassRoot]

in which the same "discussions" occur repeatedly, you'll see a pattern. Perhaps a few people have had "aha" moments (I keep trying but haven't had it yet), but the vast majority of people who seem to have a genuine interest in the issue - as well as compassion - and want to learn more, simply get frustrated because they are criticized and attacked (although these posters are accused of doing just that when nothing of the sort has happened), with no guidance or insight as to how we SHOULD be addressing this subject.

We get a lot of the what-not-to-do responses, but nothing helpful. It's a pattern and it leads nowhere. I do believe that's the point.

Those of you who do understand and have gotten more knowledge and wisdom and information out of these threads need not reply to my dumbass post as you've done elsewhere. I applaud your wisdom and insight and acknowledge my ignorance, and have done so before; sadly, no one helps me move beyond this point. No constructive criticism, just criticism.

Now, let me see if there are any replies to which I simply can't resist responding; otherwise, I'll once again admit defeat and stay out of this thread as it is deja vu all over again.