beachlover: Apropos of nothing, but JWM and temeculaguy happen to be two of my favorite posters, and largely because of their different approaches. While JWM is definitely more hard edged than TG, I have never felt that he went out of his way to trash someone. To the contrary, he makes a good point and drives it home hard. As a former finance guy, I completely understand the mentality. It is called “not suffering fools gladly”.
I would also point out that most posters on Pigginton’s try to observe the rules of fair play, and treat others with respect. I had a debate on Islam with Rustico that could have become downright nasty and never did. Why? Because both of us understood the nature of debate and that argument, done right, can be enlightening, invigorating and informative.
As a football coach, I will tell you what I tell my players: This ain’t badminton, ladies. Give as good as you get, and then some. If you know the rules, then play the game and don’t whine about the outcome if you lose to a better opponent. Get up, dust yourself off and go right back after it.
