RE: Visiting
September 29, 2015 at 3:59 pm
(This post was last modified: September 29, 2015 at 4:02 pm by RoadRunner79.)
(September 29, 2015 at 3:15 pm)robvalue Wrote: Please tell me your username doesn't refer to the "roadrunner tactic" of debate If you don't know what I'm talking about, then all is well
The username comes from when I first started on Delphi forums, and was creating a username for a motorcycle forum. Delphi is huge, so each name I chose was already taken. At that time, I had "roadrunner" internet from time warner, and tried that (as it was on the mouse pad I had in front of me). It seemed to go with the purpose I was joining, and I do like Looney Tunes. I've used that on other forums, and decided to keep it here.
While it sounded familiar, I did have to look up the "roadrunner tactic". I would say I'm more familiar with the form called a "suicidal argument". What is your issue with it? If someone rejects the conclusion using there own reasoning, when applied to something else, then why should I accept their reasoning? It's often a quick way, to show absurdity, and if someone doesn't live by their reasoning, then why should I?
(September 29, 2015 at 3:52 pm)TheRocketSurgeon Wrote: Two useful features, here. The "Alerts" button lets you know when someone has replied to you specifically, as above, linking you directly to that reply.
Secondly, I make heavy use of "Today's Posts" button, rather than bothering to surf each individual thread, since it lists the most recent conversations, in order, and lets you know which discussions are active.
As for the settings, I'm sure one of the Original Gangstas here will explain soon. I'm pretty new here, myself, and I can't parse what you were even asking, for most of the above! (Sorry!)
Thanks, I love that quote from "The Princess Bride" in your sig by the way. I've used it with those who don't really understand a fallacy, but seem to latch on to it, and use it for everything (or whenever I can really).