Misc. side comments to things in other topics

What, are you tryin' to start sumpthin'?

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Personally, I enjoy the liberty to use a wider perspective on topics than is allowed on moderated threads, where you get the feeling of restriction by someone constantly looking over your shoulder and admonishing you.

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But Buz, the rules at this forum are designed to raise the quality of the debate.The rules are completely fair, and encourage good-faith, intelligent, informed. evidence-based discussion.So much of what one finds on internet boards is nothing but baseless opinions being shouted. Here, I learn a great deal because the discuissions are required to be based upon facts, research, etc.By saying that you like the "freedom" of not following the rules, that simply seems like code for, "I want to be able to say the first thing that comes to me that sounds good and not have to be sure what I'm saying is based upon any facts."

What are "Packers"?

Play what?

I was mostly playing around with the pretend ignorance of the existence of football.I was a little kid when the Steel Curtain dominated football in the 1970's, and it's left a lasting impression.Just like someone raised in a Baptist area will always be a Baptist, I'll always be a Steelers fan.