Shut Her Down

[Klem]

I've lurked in the 2A part of the forum for a while now after being soundly beaten by others who have righteous views on religion and the USA. I work in a place where robust argument is a daily occurrence and no-one takes umbrage. It's just 'business as usual' - what we get paid to do. What I find almost amusing and not worth getting upset about is how every poster is so committed to their opinions that there is no real discussion at all. There is no give and take as everyone's views are utterly internalised, including the moderators. In that sense it is quite harmless really. I'm not going to convince anyone else except those who already agree with me. Anyone else with a different opinion is not going to convince anyone else either, except those who agree with them. As long as everyone realises that is the state of play then the 2A section is like our avatar profiles, we each state our position on something. We each learn a little more about each other and then the thread gets closed.

It's a harmless distraction from endless technical discussions on other parts of the forums. I find these opinions humanise the avatars we have. As long as we respect the right of others to hold a different opinion and keep a modicum of civility then its all pretty harmless. When the thread gets closed it's as much about stopping it from becoming boring and repetitious as it is about breaking up a fight.

All good, and thoughts to everyone on Remembrance Day (Armistice day); The eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month...Lest we forget.