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Originally Posted by Ethereal  This statement is silly on so many levels. First, you have twelve times the amount of posts I have, next, I have a higher post-to-thanks ratio than you do, and most importantly "thanks" are a poor indicator of the quality of your positions or opinions. The reaction, or non-reaction, you recieve from the forum is a more tangible and accurate indication of your status here at DP - which is that you are a troll. |
The ratio is not very meaningful, because the "Thanks" button is relatively new and it is not available in the Basement, where I probably post more often than upstairs.
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Originally Posted by Ethereal You most certainly did... |
This is how you interpret this.
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Originally Posted by Ethereal So, I'll ask you again, do you think I am deserving of death in that I am an American Marine, or, at least, that I am a criminal? |
I don't think, you deserve of death.
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Originally Posted by Ethereal It isn't very difficult to measure success. Posts met with positive feedback or a civil rebuttal are typically successful, posts met with personal insults or vehement condemnation are typically unsuccessful. Your share of posts seem to consist largely of the latter type of responses. |
I talk about being successful in the meaning of changing views, this is difficult to find out.
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Originally Posted by Ethereal So, you admit you're not consistent in your views? |
Yes, I admit this.