Self Policing Militia Summons

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Originally Posted by lumberjim

This may be the most polite ad hominem insult I've received. But you realize that you've admitted that at one time you DID care what I said. Does this mean you're breaking up with me?

lumberjim, no insult was intended. In the past, when I knew less about you, I paid more attention to you. As time went on and I learned more about you, I realized that there was an increasing number of instances when I disagreed with your point of view and found the way you expressed it distasteful. Consequently, I just paid (much) less attention to what you said. This plan has worked well for me.

I get your joke. I usually get them, I usually find them unfunny. Yes, I realize and admit I once held you in higher esteem than I now do. I don't feel the need to reopen any of that shit show now. Nor do I feel the need to insult you. I think you're a smart guy, but with a mean streak. I don't like that, so I give us each the space to get along by mostly ignoring you.

Looking back, I could have made my whole post without that bit. I included it as a demonstration of my willingness to walk my talk. I hope you, and all the others here can find a way to enjoy the interactions here. This is an awesome place. I was just trying to illustrate one way I've succeeded in overcoming a difficulty *I* had that I think is similar to the point you opened the thread with.