Do you ever get bored of this place?

I only get bored when there's nobody halfway lucid (or if they are lucid, halfway honest) to debate with.I like the mental exercise that addressing various arguments provides, and I've certainly learned a great deal over the years, (about debate, and factual stuff too) and changed my views on a number of issues as well.In the beginning, I did get rather intense about the debates, but I really don't anymore. that's ultimately better, I think, since it makes me more effective.Arguing against opponents helps me to test and challenge my own positions on various subjects to see if I should continue to hold them or if I should refine or replace them.I also like to think I'm doing my small part to combat ignorance, irrationality, anti-science and anti-intellectualism.

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I don't know.... Lately I've been really disinterested in arguing over the same points for the millionth time.

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Well, you do lose every debate, Juggs. I have always marveled at how much of a glutton for punishment you seem to be.Edited by nator, : No reason given.

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People aren't generally bothered by things that don't present a threat.

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Er, or we might just be under some delusion that you are more reasonable than most Creationists and so we take the trouble to pay attention to your arguments.

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If they can't let it go, it might be an indication that you have a solid argument and they hate you for it.

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Please, Juggs, you're giving yourself far, far too much credit. The day I actually grow to feel anything even remotely similar to hate for anyone at EvC, I will ask someone to take me to a mental health professional.Mostly, I feel bemusement.quoteSometimes its a sign of desperation. Take it as a compliment.[/quote]Again, you overestimate the power you have.People are often just stubborn, you know, and refuse to let you get away with stuff.

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I've also grown tired of people picking fights only because they are intellectual masochists. (not naming any names, Ringo).

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Wouldn't that be sadism if it's Ringo we're talking about?

Well, thanks, Buz, that was very nice of you.Happy holidays.