Okay. Try being honest next time about what you have and have not read and I'm sure we'll get along fine. There's nothing civil or polite about writing off an article and pretending that you've read that article when in fact you have not. As a matter of fact, it's downright rude and not playing by the rules of civil discourse and politeness. Dishonesty creates chaos. If I let that go it would be a joke. Why would I even want to take part in a charade like that? What's the point? To humor you? No thanks. Next time just say, "Hey, I'm too tired to read that, I'll get to it tomorrow or maybe you can offer me a synopsis." I was honest about not wanting to read the govt. handbook and you tried to direct me to some key points, which I read. It's really that simple.


swimmer Wrote:
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> HH,
>
> Civil discourse and politeness used to be the
> accepted norm in debates. Now it’s considered a
> weakness to be capitalized on. Personal insults in
> a debate used to be considered a weakness of
> position, or a lack of confidence in a point. Now
> it’s accepted as the norm and applauded. That is
> a travesty for society and I choose not to
> practice it.
>
> I can’t think of one single time in my life
> where insulting someone has elevated me, or helped
> a situation in any way. Conversely, I can’t
> think of one single time in my life where someone
> insulting me has elevated them, harmed me, or
> really helped their situation in any way. From my
> standpoint, it’s all a waste of time.
>
> I joined this thread to engage in a civil debate
> about a single subject and nothing more. In all
> honestly, the way I see it what you think of me
> personally is none of my business.
>
> Have a great day, and I mean that sincerely.
>
> KidRaw,
>
> Thanks for the links but this is just not what I
> consider fun anymore, and it’s not how I want to
> spend what little free time I have.
>
> Enjoy yourself doing what you like to do!



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So after attacking me personally, and calling me names, you're going to school me on being polite. That's a gem! Thanks for the laugh!


I just looked, and yesterday was my 12th raw anniversary. Twelve years, I'm in my fifties, athletic and in my best shape ever. Healthier and more balanced than I've been in my entire life. I suppose I could be considered one of the the more successful long term high raw folks around here. I work long, long hours so I only stop by once in a while. I try to post something helpful on the main board and try to have a positive, civil debate here. But you know what? Every time I log on, one of you guys has to attack me. I sent a friend here and she was treated like trash too. Then I got attacked in one of JR's rants just for setting things straight about her.

I've got very thick skin, but at this point I have absolutely no clue why I would want come back. The positive, creative thinking, fun vibe that used to be here has long been chased away. I seriously doubt there will be a "next time".



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I called you a name? Oh okay. The BSer or poor reader thing. Not sure what else to conclude when you claimed knowledge of an article that you had either not read at all or had poorly read.

swimmer Wrote:
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> So after attacking me personally, and calling me
> names, you're going to school me on being polite.
> That's a gem! Thanks for the laugh!
>
>
> I just looked, and yesterday was my 12th raw
> anniversary. Twelve years, I'm in my fifties,
> athletic and in my best shape ever. Healthier and
> more balanced than I've been in my entire life. I
> suppose I could be considered one of the the more
> successful long term high raw folks around here. I
> work long, long hours so I only stop by once in a
> while. I try to post something helpful on the main
> board and try to have a positive, civil debate
> here. But you know what? Every time I log on, one
> of you guys has to attack me. I sent a friend here
> and she was treated like trash too. Then I got
> attacked in one of JR's rants just for setting
> things straight about her.
>
> I've got very thick skin, but at this point I have
> absolutely no clue why I would want come back. The
> positive, creative thinking, fun vibe that used to
> be here has long been chased away. I seriously
> doubt there will be a "next time".



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