Etiquette, debating, and discussion

[telos2000]

Let's keep it simple. Posts that are meant to be argumentative and/or goad someone into an argument are not productive and are not debates. Please refrain from trying to lure people in with conjecture, speculation, and tabloid mentality.

1. If you want to debate a point, do so, but have your facts straight and avoid belittling others.
2. If you are caught with your fact skewered, take it with dignity.
3. If you want to discuss something you do not understand, pose the question tactfully and not with some lame brain question meant to degrade or demean.
4. Please use the simple rules of discourse and treat everyone with the respect that you demand to be treated with.
5. These are really very simple rules and will keep this forum relevant and meaningful.