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Originally posted by Maxmars
It is not an ego thing. it's a discussion.
Originally posted by waynos
It's quite a coincidence seeing this thread (or maybe it isn't) as I have come across this attitude in the chemtrail area (it isn't called that but it's where the threads are).
I don't believe I have yet seen a good case in favour of chemtrails, and so I tend to disbelieve. However I still gist the board daily as the theory interests me and "you never know", that killer argument may appear. However when I have challenged supposed evidence that I know, or believe if one prefers, is wrong then there are cries from one or regulars that "this is a board for people who believe, go away if you don't" which is very sad and completely disregards the reason I am in there!
Good thread
So, why the fanatical, closed minded obsessive fervour?
Originally posted by neformore
On a similar subject, we have also noticed an increase in "tit for tat" complaints about off topic posts. Frankly - if someone goes off topic and you choose to engage them you are as much a part of the problem as the original off-topic poster. In such cases it is simply easier to not take the bait and choose not to respond, because the more off topic it gets, the more heated things tend to get, and the more heated things tend to get the greater the likelihood is that the board staff will need to take action and if YOU are off topic, that action is likely to be taken against you regardless of who started the issue, because an off topic post is still off topic. (Yes, thats right, even if "you" only said it because....
Originally posted by waynos
However when I have challenged supposed evidence that I know, or believe if one prefers, is wrong then there are cries from one or regulars that "this is a board for people who believe, go away if you don't" which is very sad and completely disregards the reason I am in there!