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Originally posted by Oblivion437:
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Anyway discussing this with you is becoming quite circular and unproductive, so I am taking my leave.
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When you're unwilling to clarify or actually stand on your assertions, of course that's going to happen. If I build the empire state building, you can claim to build a taller building, or tear mine down, but until you can...
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The last word does not mean the correct word. So don't take my probable ignoring of your future posts on the topic of BFC as an admission that you have finally scored the ultimate 'gotcha' which has left me unable to reply. 
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Of course, but you've not actually defended any assertions on Hardy's dissertation with a specific point of any kind, much less a reasonable claim, so this reads more like a cop-out than anything else. I'm not attacking you, this is how it looks. I don't think ill of you in either case (cop-out or tire of the circle) and I don't have any intention to attack your character with this statement. [/QUOTE]Cheers, mate. Your opinion's been noted. Just wanted to comment that it's not about winning or losing, or saving face or losing face, it's about people putting their 2c in, and I'd like to add that I won't think ill of ANYBODY who decides to withdraw from a discussion, circular or otherwise, for WHATEVER reason. Likewise, people can continue to participate in discussions, circular or otherwise, for as long as they want, as long as they have the time to do so, keep their cool and not promote discord. And of course, individual members can all think what they like about people, nobody can stop that. As long as we keep any negative feelings off the board we won't have any problems.
Anyway, just my 2c.
[ 07-03-2004, 03:21 PM: Message edited by: Memnoch ]