@BumbleBeeBoogie,
The foundation of philosophy included mental exercises, verbal combat was one of them. It is not a spa, but through use, the mind works.
There are legit rules, however, the practice has degenerated commensurate with the participants involved. One can hardly expect otherwise.
A philosopher cooks his own meals.
This is hardly what I would call a good philosophy forum, however, it is what we have. We can either improve it, or whine that no one has served us dinner yet.
I would guess is that you really believe that one should learn by rote.
