the reason for this post was actually stated in the OP...
i realized it has strayed away very fast and i'd like to go back to where it started.
Lucas i'd enjoy going at it with you, since you work out, i think i'd be fun to knock you down a few pegs ...
but my entire point of this thread, was to understand the mentality of hobbyists (both male and female) and to see if my pride is something i should ease up on.
i respond to everyone who addresses me when i have time, and i have time before i have training today, so i did. I've never been known to bite my tongue, when it comes to my opinion. If you cut off a wolfs head it still has the power to bite, and i will usually with out a second thought.
Originally Posted by Wulf_Princess
It frustrates me when people feel they must ease up on their pride (and manners) in order to state their opinions. In the overwhelming majority of cases, a compelling point can be made without insults or rudeness. It's called being diplomatic.
Additionally, like it or not, poor punctuation and grammar distract readers and make them disregard your opinions, no matter how cogent.
WulfP, you state you like to engage in arguments and debate. Might I suggest you work on honing your craft since it seems to be a passion of yours? An excellent starting place would be a book by Anthony Weston,
A Rulebook for Arguments. It's a great primer for both writing and debate.
Good luck!
(Weston, Anthony.
A Rulebook for Arguments. Indianapolis: Hackett Pub, 2009.) Print.