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Rules of engagement.

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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!
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No it's not
Don't take it personally......
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:-)
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Gissa link to the thread Puma...
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Wouldn't be about scuttle/kettle liner by any chance? :wink:

But agree with your OP entirely :thumbright:
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dynamod wrote:Wouldn't be about scuttle/kettle liner by any chance? :wink:
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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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... :thumbright:
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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

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Somebody tell my wife about those rules :lol:
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dandan wrote:Somebody tell my wife about those rules :lol:
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Puma is so right. Try Facebook for some prime examples of what he means.

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i total agree puma but i would like to add

UP YOURS PUMA!!!!
such is life!
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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??? :oops: :oops:
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wine~o wrote:Have to admit after page 6 .....I gave up.........
You got 4 further than me. :mrgreen:
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I think you won that argument there Feva :lol:

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. :cheers:
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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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