'Shots fired' in Munich shopping centre

[RobertE]

That is how forums are in most part. If you don't conform to the norm on a particular forum, then your opinion, whether right or wrong, adds no worth. Again, I have seen it for myself on a football forum from an opposition supporter. They have been shouted down and ridiculed simply because of not what they say but because of who they support. However, there are supporters who try to be at least objective and see both sides and they are generally accepted. When it comes down to either your opinion or their opinions, then he/she will always be in the minority since they don't subscribe or conform to the views of that particular forum.

Well, as I said in a PM exchange with another member, I value differing opinions. I gave you that rep sincerely -- not because I agreed with you, but for exactly the reasons I wrote: "I don't always agree with you, but you're steadfast and usually well thought-out."

If you want to try and make out of that that I'm trying to beat you over the head with groupthink, you go right ahead, but I did not build the cross you're climbing, and I sure as hell ain't driving the nails. You'll have to get someone else to blame for your martyrdom.

Groupthink happens wherever three or more people gather, and this forum is no exception. It does sometimes have a choral quality to it, but it's been my experience that even through disagreement the folks here accept me for who I am. Of course, I don't expect them to agree with my every word, either.

That still doesn't give you that right you fucking moron!!!! Are you that retarded?

Have you been drinking?

[Full disclosure: I'm a recovering alcoholic. I can make that joke.]

I don't drink or take drugs, and good luck in following your treatment.