crookesey Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Why be angry about that? Common courtesy dictates that the host decides the rules. Well the host should do all the posting, then he/she would have a board that suits them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingjimmy Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I remember a cartoon I saw once, someone speaking to their mate saying "I've got to go, there is someone WRONG on the internet". Was it this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nagel Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Was it this one? No it was this one, IDIOT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadingNorth Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Is the thread really about being factually correct or incorrect? Or, is it more about how, and when, you can "win" an argument? You win a public debate by convincing other people that you're right. It's sometimes easier to do that if you actually are telling the truth, but invariably it's much more important to be a persuasive orator than it is to be dealing in accurate facts. On an internet forum, a gift for oratory is not so important. Nobody can see your body language or hear your tone of voice; all they have is bare words on a screen. Some people will be more persuaded by a writer using impressively long words and flowing sentences; most will not. Some people are, indeed, more likely to side against a write who "uses fancy words." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDeville Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Hi In response to the question in the title of the thread. It all dependent who you is debating/arguing with, some you win, some you lose, there is nothing set in stone re write or wrong when arguing over the nets, FACTY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halibut Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Hi In response to the question in the title of the thread. It all dependent who you is debating/arguing with, some you win, some you lose, there is nothing set in stone re write or wrong when arguing over the nets, FACTY What does 'FACTY' mean - and why are you shouting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulgarian Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Hi In response to the question in the title of the thread. It all dependent who you is debating/arguing with, some you win, some you lose, there is nothing set in stone re write or wrong when arguing over the nets, FACT. Seriously, you're doing this on purpose arn't you ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halibut Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Seriously, you're doing this on purpose arn't you ? I believe you're right. It's bizarre isn't it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danot Posted September 12, 2011 Author Share Posted September 12, 2011 Pretty much the same things that define them as being right or wrong elsewhere. Take retep's claim for example that it's illegal to wear a face covering - it's just straight wrong, whether he's said it here or in the pub - it's factually incorrect. Halibut. If the law recognizes that wearing a balaclava isn't a criminal offence under any circumstances but refusing to take it off in certain circumstances is, the law is clearly in contradiction with itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadingNorth Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Are there any circumstances where refusing to take off a face covering is actually a crime? I know it'll get you thrown out of various places, but - other than refusing to do so when ordered by a police officer, which counts as obstructing the police - I'm not aware of any instances where it can actually get you arrested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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