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Originally Posted by bowens
Oh, I don't know, maybe refute a point or two at least, before you just laugh and say lol.
Again, I'm not saying Kowboys was correct in his analysis or anything.
Hey bowens, you seem like a nice enough guy. I also get the impression we (we=old SE guard I suppose to put it oddly, so you, me, victor, etc) have had this debate several times.
Imo it all boils down to "being nice", civility, and a general appreciation for humankind vs. "Being right", understanding, and a greater appreciation for knowing.
Basically, I agree-the tone towards newcomers tends to be harsh. (Although in that example I don't think anyone was particularly violent or anything towards kowboys) however, most of us don't care-he made bad points, therefore "we" felt he was deserving of scorn.
I try to be civil towards new guys, but that doesn't mean ill go out of my way to excuse ignorance. In other words, if one posts ******edly, they get called a ******.