Bullspit, huh?

I just love how folks can have a conversation about something without resorting to negative comments.
It is a given that when you have a discussion, not everyone is going to agree. And that is fine. It wouldn't be a discussion if everyone agreed on everything. If you don't agree with someone, so be it. There are ways to respectfully express your disagreement without throwing around negative comments on post.
Is it necessary to imply that someone is "not learned" and that their point of view only PASSES as intellectual discourse?
I just find it interesting how we desire the respect of others and our points of view sometimes, but are not willing to give that same respect in return.
[This message has been edited by BrandNubian (edited April 12, 2001).]