I think this falls into the category of "spin off" thread lifesaver predicted!
I have to agree with several points made thus far. I'm like you Killarney, I HATE it when I get a tired response whether it's on the net or in "real" life. (you can add "Get Real", "Chill out" "Panties in a wad" etc...) It seems to indicate the other person has nothing else to add to the discussion and attempts a final "jab".
Much better to say, "I guess we will agree to disagree".
Shine-However, the fact that people are in there posting over and over again, never really saying anything new is sad and I really don't understand the point. It's not doing anything. It's not helping anything. The facts have been presented to John and the public and now it's left up to us to wait and see if John has anything to say, or what UF Pike has to say for himself now. So much truth here, yet...Many of us on GC do this at different times. It varies from thread to thread. I'll go BONKERS on some issues that leave others scratching their heads as they move on.
ktsnake-I'm here for information AND entertainment. If I see something I have an opinion about I'll let you know. You never know when someone will see something in one of your opinions that could help them or help you to reach a better mutual understanding of something. EXACTLY!!!
Personal attacks is what got this whole thing started and to carry them over from one thread to another and another is...IMO, silly.
New thread, new conversation. The topic being "rebuttals during a debate." Bottom line, either bow out gracefully or use your mental ability to deflate the MESSAGE, not the MESSENGER!