Rules of engagement.

Puma · Post by **Puma** » Sat Jun 30, 2012 4:47 pm

I wish people were taught to argue properly as school. The rules are:

Listen to the other person and address the points they have raised

Do not broaden the argument out to irrelevant issues. Focus on the main issue.

Do not over exaggerate

Do not resort to personal insults when you are loosing the argument, with the caveat that you are allowed to use the phrase, "Please could you adopt a constructive attitude"

I write this as I have just had one of the most pointless arguments of my life on another forum, aarrgghhh with someone whose mind set was you don't agree so you are an idiot!

kellys_eye · Post by **kellys_eye** » Sat Jun 30, 2012 5:08 pm

No it's not

Puma · Post by **Puma** » Sat Jun 30, 2012 5:11 pm

wine~o · Post by **wine~o** » Sun Jul 01, 2012 6:17 am

Gissa link to the thread Puma...

dynamod · Post by **dynamod** » Sun Jul 01, 2012 11:03 am

Wouldn't be about scuttle/kettle liner by any chance?

But agree with your OP entirely

ayjay · Post by **ayjay** » Sun Jul 01, 2012 11:20 am

dynamod wrote:Wouldn't be about scuttle/kettle liner by any chance?

I was hoping it would be concerning the aerodynamic properties of other peoples hats, or something equally trivial, but it's probably not. I do hope it's not the EU.

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dynamod · Post by **dynamod** » Sun Jul 01, 2012 2:46 pm

Just read the thread I think you mean (all 11 pages of it) and gotta agree with you Puma. With the benefit of hindsight, there seemed to be a salesman's determination to ignore what others were saying and press their own viewpoint/agenda down everyone's throats regardless.

It's very disappointing when posts/threads turn personal, as it serves no purpose whatsoever, other than winding everyone up and inflaming the situation.

Now put the kettle on and we'll all have a brew...

Puma · Post by **Puma** » Sun Jul 01, 2012 4:08 pm

Thanks for that Dynamod. Impressed that you read all 12 pages. I have banned myself from that post now so I don't know how its going. The tea is going down nicely thanks.

Here it is Wino:
http://painterspitstop.com/showthread.php?tid=2979

a storm in a paint kettle.

dandan · Post by **dandan** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 8:00 am

Somebody tell my wife about those rules

Mooncat · Post by **Mooncat** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 10:19 am

dandan wrote:Somebody tell my wife about those rules

Puma is so right. Try Facebook for some prime examples of what he means.

I was called a lunatic because I asked a college graduate to justify her argument, when students HAVE to be able to justify what they submit.

feva · Post by **feva** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 8:14 pm

i total agree puma but i would like to add

UP YOURS PUMA!!!!

wine~o · Post by **wine~o** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 8:23 pm

Have to admit after page 6 .....I gave up.........

Unlike a certain towel wearing deccy on here, (Who buys new roller sleeves for every job...you know who you are Tom..)

I even wash out my "disposable" tray liners...Tight or what???

ayjay · Post by **ayjay** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 8:52 pm

wine~o wrote:Have to admit after page 6 .....I gave up.........

You got 4 further than me.

Puma · Post by **Puma** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 8:12 am

I think you won that argument there Feva

On another post it turned out that Keith was in fact the manufacturer of the kettle and scuttle liners hence his angry defence of them. He has now been banned.

dynamod · Post by **dynamod** » Wed Jul 04, 2012 6:08 am

Surprised he lasted as long if I'm being honest.

You destroy other peoples trust in you by pulling these stunts, your future ain't gonna be bright. I personally wouldn't buy his liners on a matter of pure principle, no matter how good they are. Maybe just me.

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