Introduction

[Keri]

Hmm... My motives were not to lurk. My motives were not to learn about the community as a whole. My motives were to have an intellectual discussion about very specific things I had previously written. If you do not think I'm a "valuable member" because you think I "push and push", that says more about you than it does about me. My pushing has been defensive, not combative. I'm pushing buttons because people don't like my opinions. It's to be expected. I'm not here to make friends (though some people have been nice), I'm here for intellectual debate. If anything, I've consistently avoided personal insults, name-calling, and other harsh words, unlike other "valuable members"? of the forum.

I know it's not just me to blame, because I recognize there are sympathizers and people that have seen this happen over and over to other people who come on here. I'm sorry, but I'm not going to take your shaming to heart.

Regardless if you're here to make friends or not, it's called courtesy and being polite in introducing yourself.

Also, I've noticed that you've completely ignored a good majority of the welcoming responses to you on this intro thread. If you can't manage a simple thank you, then a thumbsup/kudos goes a long way.

With that said, welcome (again), if you plan on sticking around I hope you enjoy your time here.