Posted by Dr. Bob on March 26, 2002, at 18:15:50
In reply to Re: Irrelevance? « Zo, posted by Dr. Bob on March 26, 2002, at 18:14:23
> given the option of another long, dreary flame war which contributes *nothing*. . I think some discretion is advised.
You mean not starting a flame war? :-)
> Given the purpose of the board, wouldn't it, for example, be counterproductive and waaay off-topic to debate the merits of drugs vs. no drugs?
Well, I don't know... Drugs do have their downsides... As long as it were civil...
> I think most of us recognize an extreme position when we see it. I dunno, it seems like arguing with a flat-earther when one is doing one's level best just to survive, on the round.
:-)
Just because people are "flat-earthers" doesn't mean you have to argue with them...
Bob
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