Long term unemployed to be asked to give back something

[marin man]

Stop talking and get a bloody job!!!!

+1

 

[Neil]

I think you are right, unfortunately that is what it's been. Having a constructive exchange of views takes effort and discipline. Preventing one is far easier and apparently amusing for some.

Agreed.

And I've never understood that trait in some - because they either don't agree with it, or don't like the debate they appear to think it shouldn't happen. Which seems an utterly pointless perspective, given the countless other threads that could be either read or created by those that find something boring - but hell, it's important that everybody else reading the thread, realise, precisely, how tedious some find it...

But no one is forced to either read or contribute.

Agreed.

Both FPsWM.

And some would do well to remember that it doesn't matter whether you've been here a few weeks, or a few months- it's more about what you post. I'd rather see considered debate than a bit of clique-y back-slapping that practically every thread ends up with, in off-topic.

Discussion on topics like this is never really about consensus - it's about finding some common ground, attempting some empathy, and hoping at least some of the deliberations causes some people to at least pause for thought on their all-too-easily spouted rhetoric. Not clinging to your long-established views, in fear that something, once examined could cause the horror-of-horrors - the consideration that maybe some aspect of the topic could cause some people that maybe there's more they could know, and their existing dogma may not be so axiomatic.

I may not personally share that much of your opinion on the topic, but I see entirely nothing wrong with the way you've debated it.

 

[KeepItSteel]

you know what?..

 

[KeepItSteel]

...ill save it for another day.

But 10 bonus kudos points for the word 'axiomatic'.

 

[Neil]

you know what?..

I do know what.

But as I told you previously, I'm not that kind of boy ;-)

Not that I don't appreciate the attention, though, tiger - but surely there's some other indoor rowers who have the same, um, leanings?

 

[KeepItSteel]

Do you have a wife & kids Neil?

 

[Neil]

Do you have a wife & kids Neil?

Easy, tiger - you haven't even bought me dinner, yet.

But yes I do, sorry to disappoint - but thanks for all the interest - it's very flattering, but I just don't roll that way - there can be no "us", we just have to accept that. If it helps, think of ABBA's "Knowing me, knowing you..." - and if you like, you can put that whole Alan Partridge spin on it ;-)

Mind you, they do say: the biggest closet and all - unfortunately not the case for me.

 

[KeepItSteel]

To be fair, if I was that way inclined then I imagine it would be your dazzling wit, immense intellect, and uncanny ability to always be right that would attract me to you.
And the lycra.

She's obviously a lucky lady.


(BTW - Im comfortable with my sexuality thanks, but keep pressing the personal button and see what happens)

 

[Easy_Rider]

Is this some sort of intellectual courtship :?

 

[pigman]

I can see the mods pulling the plug on what was an entertaining thread now that its gone into primary school spat mode :cry: