RexRed wrote: I am not looking for respect for my position
I'd say that's self evident.
Quote:I am looking for honest debate
Then you're qoing about looking for it oddly - present, develop, expand, and defend a debateworthy proposition. Give it a shot - the results might surprise you.
One right no one here has is the right to dictate what anyone else may contribute to a thread - so long as what is contributed is not in violation of the Terms.
Quote:I don't mind silence
Wonderful. Your call - don't let me stop you.
Quote:or just talk about whatever you want.
Yup, that's the whole point of this forum - talk about whatever you want.
Quote:But, don't badger me or you LOSE (disqualified), fair enough?
How is calling on you to explain, support, and defend your proposition, to present evidence, and pointing out that you persistently fail to do so, "Badgering" you? That's fair, that's accepted practice, that's debate. If you wish your proposition to carry, you should take steps to see to it that it carries. In the event your proposition is met with scorn, ridicule, dismissal, and derision, examine both the proposition and your presentation of it.
Actually, the clearest admission of forfeit - of failed argument - of concession of defeat - is a temper tantrum.