How to find a master?

[Alex Bragi]

Having begun typing up a reply to this thread several times, I've decided to let it go.

Tom, you may disagree with my opinions, and that's your prerogative, however, they are just that; not "bullshit fears" that are "way out of proportion", or "justification of cowardice speaking", but simply my views as a free thinking woman.

And, gem, no, I'm not advocating that women should remain virgins until they're married or limit their options by Christian rules either--hell no.

[TomOfSweden]

Having begun typing up a reply to this thread several times, I've decided to let it go.

Tom, you may disagree with my opinions, and that's your prerogative, however, they are just that; not "bullshit fears" that are "way out of proportion", or "justification of cowardice speaking", but simply my views as a free thinking woman.

Bad form. "my views as a free thinking woman". So basically, if I don't accept this line of argumentation I'm not only against freedom, but also against women? It's implied. It's so lame sneaking that in there. That's Bono argumentation.

Opinions without arguments to back them up are worthless. It's like saying "its true, because I've got faith its true". How is this not me being right and you not being woman enough to admit it?

I don't mind you saying that you think I'm rude and therefore don't want to talk to me. I am. I can't be bothered to wrap up my arguments in pretty packages. It's something I'm bad at which I'm working on. I'll get better. I promise. ....but you didn't. You used the fact that you think I'm rude as a weapon in this argument to kill whatever retort I might have had. Lame.

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[Alex Bragi]

Bad form. "my views as a free thinking woman". So basically, if I don't accept this line of argumentation I'm not only against freedom, but also against women? It's implied. It's so lame sneaking that in there. That's Bono argumentation.

No, Tom. "Free thinking woman" Freethinker--a person who forms their opinions and idea independently of authority (in my case my Christian upbringing), and woman... well, do I really need to explain? Therefor, I believe it's fair and reasonable for me to call myself a "freethinking woman", certainly as far as this topic is concerned.

Opinions without arguments to back them up are worthless. It's like saying "its true, because I've got faith its true". How is this not me being right and you not being woman enough to admit it?

I don't believe there is a right or wrong here, only opinions, as ultimately each of us must choose how we live and love. And, I will never be goaded into revealing more about myself and/or my views than I'm comfortable with here--never.

I don't mind you saying that you think I'm rude and therefore don't want to talk to me. I am. I can't be bothered to wrap up my arguments in pretty packages. It's something I'm bad at which I'm working on. I'll get better. I promise. ....but you didn't. You used the fact that you think I'm rude as a weapon in this argument to kill whatever retort I might have had. Lame.

I did not say you were "rude", Tom. And if I insinuated it, I did so by quoting your words.

Nor did I say I wouldn't want to talk to you. Of course, I will continue to talk to you, although I will be a little wary of you and paraphrasing in future.

Believe me, it takes a whole lot more than this to make me angry, and angry enough to ignore you.

[TomOfSweden]

I don't believe there is a right or wrong here, only opinions, as ultimately each of us must choose how we live and love. And, I will never be goaded into revealing more about myself and/or my views than I'm comfortable with here--never.

That's fair. I apologise for drawing the wrong conclusion. ...I do think you're awesome. You know that