On 04 Jul 2008, Flinstoneyerfired <mmurph@onlink.net> wrote in
alt.guitar:
> Yeah, Nil, but you know what they say about opinions- if an
> opinion is not substantiated by what informs it, it's not invalid,
> but it's just not worth very much in a meaningful discussion. If
> someone won't substantiate their opinion articulately, they're
> either trying to push buttons or they're simply not well-informed
> enough to articultae what they mean. It doesn't affect what you
> value one iota, unless you let it. It's just noise- filter it out!
Yeah, you're right. I've made my point and I doubt if it makes any
difference to anyone, so I'm about done. It's funny, people discuss
things face-to-face and often come to understanding, agreement or
compromise. But I can hardly recall anyone admitting to changing their
mind or position after a newsgroup "conversation." In forums like this,
most people are just talking to hear themselves talk. Very little
listening going on.
