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(12/26/02) How not to argue a point...

Post 1

Wampus

If someone applies an unflattering adjective to you ("arrogant," for example), do not rebut by redefining the word.

And then, when someone else whips out the dictionary definiton of the word, which does describe you, do not rebut by questioning the validity of dictionaries and/or attacking the other person. It just makes you look stupid.


(12/26/02) How not to argue a point...

Post 2

Saturnine

What makes you look REALLY stupid however, is dressing up as a black and white minstrel and singing the theme tune to *Rainbow*...


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Post 3

Wampus

Well, that goes without saying, of course...


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Post 4

Saturnine

Not to mention skinned rabbits in a blueberry muffin, humming *Jingle Bells* (the dirty version)


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Post 5

Wampus

Now that's just smiley - weird.


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Post 6

Saturnine

Easy come, easy go.


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Post 7

Wampus

You know who I'm referring to in this journal entry?


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Post 8

Saturnine

Nope. Do tell!


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Post 9

Wampus

This guy is the self-described "most creative person you will ever read." It shows in his grammatical structure. http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/classic/F107695?thread=232542


(12/26/02) How not to argue a point...

Post 10

Saturnine

Oh right.

I am subscribed to that thread I think...

you see
you can
construct sentences without
specific grammar construction
skills.

however.

you first have to have the elab -
oration, rhythm, and delicacy with
language

beforehand.

otherwise it
cannot possibly

work.



I did laugh at the *most creative person you will ever meet* comment. Most people on here have met me. I doubt anyone could do any better in this day and age when it comes to new talent...

Not to be egotistical.

*ponders*

That is just confidence. I think. Ah. I am good and I know I am.

smiley - laugh

Actually, I shall go back to that thread now, and taunt him.


(12/26/02) How not to argue a point...

Post 11

Wampus

Please do. I had to unsubscribe from the "arrogant" debate, lest I get angry and say something that would get me moderated.

I haven't met you. If not for this little ocean in the way...


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Post 12

Saturnine

Oh don't get pedantic on me.

You know what I meant by *met*...

...shall I change it to *come across me online*???

Bah. Humbug.


(12/26/02) How not to argue a point...

Post 13

Wampus

Ah. Well, I have come across you online, then. smiley - smiley


(12/26/02) How not to argue a point...

Post 14

Saturnine

That thread referred to earlier, is dead by the way.

Off to bed now. Knackered. Need to focus on *schtuff* now...

Goodnight/evening/late afternoon? smiley - laugh

smiley - run


(12/26/02) How not to argue a point...

Post 15

Wampus

Goodnight/afternoon.


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Post 16

Wampus

Oh yeah, and the link works fine for me. If you really want to see it, it's a conversation on his personal space. The one with a subject line of "Hello."


(12/26/02) How not to argue a point...

Post 17

Saturnine

I see. Shall go now!!! smiley - smiley


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