The importance of intelligent debate

[Lathriel]

Wow! Another great thread that should be required reading for Newbies, especially the post by Estelyn Telcontar. As with some of the other threads regarding 'expected vs observed' behavior, I see myself pre-humously (the opposite of post-humously) 'mentioned' in the various posts, having violated various rules, bylaws and etiquette - I'm actually fearful of posting again...

Amen to that

I myself keep from name calling because I think its extremely childish!However, I also am guilty from posting due to rising emotions and sometimes I get quite hotheaded myself.

I also think that dumbing it down is an intelligent thread and I enjoy reading that one. Sometimes I feel my temper beginning ot flare when I read it though and some posts posted by fellow BDers are a bit heated and get close to name calling although the thread hasn't degrated to that yet. (Thank goodness)