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since we (my wife and I) own a copy of Strangelove, I get the references (along with the B. Guano gaff...shame on you Tabs...that's what I meant about being sloppy). Here's my take on things: my guess is that you don't really believe what you type. Yes, you can convince yourself of the viewpoint, and might even have some strong feelings, but the main reason you're enamored with adopting the POE stance is that it will get a rise out of people.
Of course there is no way to logically argue the topic to any real conclusion, since the facts are limited and opinions rule the day. I read through the entire thread, and I understand a bit more of the history, and see that personalities haven't changed much over the last couple of years.
I know you live to poke and prod the soft underbellies of the online community, and to a certain extent there is nothing wrong with that as long as a large degree of humor and humility is used. I know you've attempted to infuse both, but I think the problem is you often go right up to the line, then cross over it, then kick some dirt on it, then dance upon its grave. The other big problem is the tendency of the written word to be misconstrued due to the lack of context that accompanies it. That and some people don't get certain bits of humor and/or sarcasm. Of course when it is obfuscated by the desire to piss off the natives, it is more easily missed.
How do I know this? BTDT, both online and in person. For me getting older, having a kid, and a stiff dose of therapy helps to gain a little perspective. I still love to enter into the flames, but these days I spend a lot of time typing out responses, then deleting them *without* sending them.
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