Mr Benn. Chris is probably not a jerk, he seems to me to be pretty intelligent and passionate. However, every third post mentions his web site, and in this thread he came right out and claimed that Dr E is not a real MRA, that this site is a joke, but he himself is a real MRA and come see a real MRA site at
www.iamgreat.com[sarcasm]. Those words to me are pompous and pretty damn rude.
So yes, I think in that case he was being a pompous jerk. I have seen him write otherwise, so I know it is not a perminant affliction. You are well within your rights to say I am acting like a passive aggressive bitch. I probably am acting like one right now, but you know I am not usually like this. We all have our moments, and our triggers.
As far as the intelligence goes, it was more of a challenge. I know based on his previous writing that Chris is intelligent enough to be able to carry on a conversation, make his points, not be politically correct yet still follow the rules here. Dr E has a few very simple rules that are fairly easy to follow. You can say all sorts of things, get in lots of heated debates, all without breaking those rules. You have to either *not care* or be *not able* in order to get banned. Chris may not care, and that is his choice. But if he does care he can get across everything he needs to with a little thought.
Personally?
I think the passion which comes from being 18 also comes with rashness and lack of forethought. Just as being older has its benifits and downsides. That is what COULD be so good about having a mix of people. We can definately use the energy and new perspectives of the younger generation, but they can also use the wider perspectives and patience of those who are older. Those of us in the middle can benifit from both.
Chris, spamming is not how many posts, but advertising. You are constantly advertising your web site here. That is spamming.
Also, Typhon and I agree about once a year. The moment passed on the other thread, so don't expect me to even get involved in your tiff on this thread.
Also, there are many rather dull and average people who have perfect typing skills. And many geniuses who don't. I certainly am no genius, but I do not think that my IQ should equal my typing skills either.
I think I made my point here, whether we agree or not, and I am not going to keep getting embroiled in your issues unless they are MRA topics. I will refrain from making any personal comments towards you, and would appreciate you doing the same.