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Could not one asking a question be called.."baiting" When one is loosing a debate,does he cry "flaming,if the other person drives home a good point?
America,was founded on debate,and thank God Paul debated too...
Could not one asking a question be called.."baiting" When one is loosing a debate,does he cry "flaming,if the other person drives home a good point?
America,was founded on debate,and thank God Paul debated too...
Thank you for your points...There are so many variables it is hard to say. How was the question worded? Was it overly sarcastic? Was the question asked just to get a rise out of someone? ...
In general, if it is an honest question, it shouldn't be ruled as baiting.
Thank you for your points...
What I notice is..it is kinda like a fun football game....sure we get heated..but in the end,we cool down,and go have a spiritual beer.. "iron sharpens iron"
What I have noticed is as we surf the site,we come to know each other a bit,and some of the very quaterbacks on one thread,are playing rough...then on the next thread,they are crying "foul"Suddenly they want touch football Tennis anyone?
I keep telling you,I am going to come live with you! Now I really want to,,Good seafood?
Good points..ya know what else..it is soooo easy to misunderstand each other,starring at at a screen! thanks,pinetreeThat's why we have to take responsibility for our own posts. If we are careful to stay within the rule guidelines then there is never a reason for someone to cry "foul". Or at least if they cry "foul" the report will get ruled NV (no violation).
We can't control what someone else types, but we can control how we respond. If we all stop and think how our post affects other people before we reply, there would be alot less reports & fewer hurt feelings.
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