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Is CD Like Prison?
In prison I think you're supposed to walk up to the biggest baddest dude and punch them in the face, so that people will think you're tough and not rape you later. Do new members seek out people with a bunch of points and "punch them in the face?"
I'm not a big fan of the point system though and don't think it determine respect. People seem to give points to a person simply because they agree with their point of view even if the arguement sucks. My points have not updated in over a week either...
I get a point every time I make an arguement, but for some reason the site stopped updating my points gained from other people giving my thumbs up on arguments. I counted all the point from my waterfall, added in my three debates, and subtracted my points lost from me down voting and found that I should have about 45 and not 35.
I'm still new here, but I haven't singled anyone out on the basis of points. If I disagree with someone who has accumulated a lot of points, however, I'm not going to be intimidated to not start an argument on that basis.
I'm quite sure some people do, but when I first joined and JC had 3500 ish I went to his page and said hi. I didn't insult him or 'punch him in the face', just socialized with numero uno.
I'm new, and I think that a lot of the "prison punching" that goes on is because the people with the most points- like joecavalry- show up everywhere on the site. They're at the top of the list when you hit "people", and their arguments are everywhere. People who have a lot of entries often have well written or well phrased entries, which make them good arguments to support- or rebut. So, maybe there is a bit of punching going on, but I don't think it's intentional.
you can choose to walk away at any time. But oddly enough you don't. Prisoners get free room, board, and medical care. But maybe with the nationalized health care everyone will be able to afford to go to prison.
I read the description very well. New recruits are arrogant upstarts, that's what you're saying. I get it. Well i chose not to respond to that. I chose to respond to my own version of the question.
"instead of answering the question you were asked, answer the question you wish had been asked"
And you obviously read way more into the question than was there, then misinterpreted the meaning, then were corrected, and yet you continue along not having the slightest idea what anyone is talking about,
only what's in your head.
When it seems like everyone in the world is against you, sometimes it's really just you.
Of course I predict you will misinterpret that as well.
Obviously you would have either gotten your point across by now, or accepted that you are unable to clearly express yourself. Either way there is no point in continuing to respond, and doing so is just a clear attempt at point grabbing.
Au contraire mon ami, it is you who have responded to my comment. Everyone is free to their own opinion, only you chose to respond to mine. Therefore it is you who is insisting upon continuing this charade.
I don't think David meant anything negative nagtroll. He was just trying to explain what he meant which may have changed your reply. Why be so rough and tough here?
I don't think iamdavidh needs your help explaining himself. If he does, I'm sure he'll ask for it. Until that happens, keep your nose out of my crotch. Kapiche?
As long as you are writing on these boards and I am part of this community, I'll speak out to you and anyone else who crosses the line with their infantile behaviors. Now, keep your nasty assed tongue in your head and move on little boy/girl or whatever you are. You've already been called out for your behavior here so don't go too far, and most especially not with me. Ask David or anyone else who knows me...they'll tell you you'll lose. So keep your argumentative bullshit off these boards.
You interrupted a private conversation to comment upon the people talking, rather than the subject. That is out of order. Next time stick to the subject and avoid these little misunderstandings.
There are NO private conversations on these boards. Try a private message when you need to be nasty so everyone doesn't have to read YOUR little misunderstandings.
You are out of order. You are commenting on the people rather than the topic of the debate. No one needs or wants your help either explaining themselves or in understanding the question. Just stick to the question, hold the arrogance and hold condescension. Do you get me sweetheart?
As Good As It Gets-I got you know whose at my table