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Originally Posted by Byte1
Some folks seem to think that anyone that does not agree with them is "insulting" being sarcastic or attacking. Does being defensive actually work in a discussion?
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Demeaning is a form of verbal/written attack. Attacking a post saying someone who posts something must also believe in the tooth fairy, with nothing posted to refute what is being discussed, is demeaning.
Your post does nothing to advance the discussion; it simply addresses my failure to accept the attacks. A one-liner drive-by with nothing about Climate Change.
Yeah, silly me.
I would LOVE to have a discussion, but very few here want to. Instead, they throw out talking points, also known as dog whistles, in some circles.
Should I be defensive? Of course not; I shouldn't have to be. But, I am tired of the drive-by insults cloaked as discussion. And I plan to address them when they occur until I am given yet another vacation.
In fact, according to the rules, posts are supposed to address the topic and not be directed at other posters - wouldn't that be refreshing posts about the topic? Unlike this one.
ahem...