> >>> I'm certainly not going to suggest some ridiculous rule that limits > >> permissible subjects on this list, but I've noticed a trend for > threads > >> on various topics to rapidly devolve to the point that the produce > >> heat, but no light. Lets face it, if you haven't convinced someone > of > >> your point of view after a few posts, you aren't going to. > >>> > >>> Internet arguments, special olympics. 'nuff said. > >> > >> And as soon as I post the above, I see the following link: > >> http://twentytwowords.com/2011/03/15/a-flowchart-to-help-you- > determine- > >> if-youre-having-a-rational-discussion/ > > > > incidentally, I notice that flowchart about how to hold a rational > > discussion appears to be hosted on a religious site. Ironic, huh? > > > > Even more interesting/amusing is that the original comes from an > atheism website: > > http://atheismresource.com/wp-content/uploads/Debate-Flow-Chart.jpg > > -Charles
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