When is it a good idea NOT to engage?

I think this thread should be safe, considering there are 'people' who have me on ignore! Well, one person. Well, one twat. Anyways........

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I find it's often useless and a waste of time to engage in long winded debates in the forums and it boils down to egos wanting to prove that they are right. In the big scheme of things, you rarely change minds and it often makes little difference in what you end up saying in many cases.

So, in the interests of furthering debate, when should it be clear that one is dealing with what I think is technically known as a fruitloop, and it might be pointless to try to enter into any form of dialogue? Or should we press on regardless because, let's face it, mad people are funny, and if they have an appetite for argument is it far to deprive them?

I'll kick off, shall I?

It only becomes pointless when the men in white coats are actually at the ( basement ) door. Up to then, it is valid to refute the many and various bonkers claims put forward, always assuming we still give a shit.

Maybe when you feel compelled to refer to someone as a "twat?"

I think this thread should be safe, considering there are 'people' who have me on ignore! Well, one person. Well, one twat. Anyways........

Maybe when you feel compelled to refer to someone as a "twat?"

To claim to be able to diagnose mental illness by reading internet postings is just nonsense and no mental health professional would ever make such a claim.

Sometimes it is not about engaging them, and you end up writing for the rest of the audience.

There are people I know are never going to come around, but I will reply so that it is clear to everyone else that they are irrational.

I currently have 10 bots, 24/7, on my store's land, which is set to show in search. They improve my traffic so much that I'm consistently in the top few Places tab rankings, and most of my competitors are pushed down because of them. I don't care what people here think of them - they are staying. If you disagree with me having them, then *you* are wong!

I think this thread should be safe, considering there are 'people' who have me on ignore! Well, one person. Well, one twat. Anyways........

So, in the interests of furthering debate, when should it be clear that one is dealing with what I think is technically known as a fruitloop, and it might be pointless to try to enter into any form of dialogue? Or should we press on regardless because, let's face it, mad people are funny, and if they have an appetite for argument is it far to deprive them?

I'll kick off, shall I?

It only becomes pointless when the men in white coats are actually at the ( basement ) door. Up to then, it is valid to refute the many and various bonkers claims put forward, always assuming we still give a shit.

Not satisfied with the heaping upon the people in the other threads, you had to begin one just to talk about what's wrong with other people? People you've never met.

This says a lot more about yourself than it does about anyone you are seeking to denigrate.

Not satisfied with the heaping upon the people in the other threads, you had to begin one just to talk about what's wrong with other people? People you've never met.

I also refuse to discuss Twilight or any suggestion that real vampires sparkle. -pic-

It isn't necessary to meet to make a judgement regarding someone. You probably haven't "met" a majority of people you've interacted with in SL, yet I'm sure you have made judgements based upon the contact that you've had.

Each environment provides some context to judge a person's intelligence and character. Each environment has its limitations. But the notion that you can't perceive character flaws or talk about them without actually having met the person involved is specious.

As soon as it becomes boring.

Pep (for me; which is apparently not the same as for others.)

I mean what is a thread without Pep?

It isn't necessary to meet to make a judgement regarding someone. You probably haven't "met" a majority of people you've interacted with in SL, yet I'm sure you have made judgements based upon the contact that you've had.

Each environment provides some context to judge a person's intelligence and character. Each environment has its limitations. But the notion that you can't perceive character flaws or talk about them without actually having met the person involved is specious.

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I don't think you can make judgments about a person from reading a few paragraphs they posted in forum.

Do you? Seriously?

I mean....if I had to make a judgment call on this.....



I might think you were a wee bit wacked. Maybe off your medication, today.

I don't think you can make judgments about a person from reading a few paragraphs they posted in forum.

Do you? Seriously?

When not to engage? I'm staying well clear of the whole Bloodlines thread. They're probably discussing childbot camping sexbed spampyres at this very moment. I also refuse to discuss Twilight or any suggestion that real vampires sparkle.

I don't think you can make judgments about a person from reading a few paragraphs they posted in forum.

Do you? Seriously?

Sure you can make judgements. They just may not be very accurate. Although in my experience my first impression (good or bad) often turns out to be correct. I personally choose not to go by it though and get to know people a little more. *shrugs*

Can I be wong without disagreeing with you? I have some fabulous Chinese hair ....