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Originally Posted by FanIn80
<-- Scarer of new posters.
Seriously, though, can you not see how it was possible to interpret your original post the way I did? I don't know you, so all I have are some words on a screen to go by.
Most sane people would naturally react to this video by rolling their eyes at the whole thing, and even wishing they were there with a can of pepper spray to help the transit cops. The fact that you wanted to have a serious discussion about this video (insted of posting it for us to laugh at) told me that you had a vested interest in the outcome of this discussion.
I assumed your vested interest was because you knew the kids (or were part of it), which is why I asked why you posted the video. I wasn't trying to be a jerk, I actually wanted to know why you chose this particular video which clearly was never going to inspire a serious debate.
Anyway, I came on a bit strong I guess... but I always sound like that in text. I'm certainly not proud of being the single biggest reason why people don't post here. It's odd to hear that I intimidate people. In fact if you actually knew me you'd realize I'm closer to Jim Carrey than Clint Eastwood. 
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I don't have a problem with discussing what you wanted to discuss, I just wanted to know why you chose that particular video. |
I didn't know I had to make it clear what my motivation was/is.
You are asking me to put a judgment on the video which you have clearly done. To be honest, I didn't know what kind of reaction it would get. But I think I mentioned in my last post what I thought
might be part of the intelligent discussion. I actually didn't think it would be this one sided.
The best part is, you based your entire response(s) on what 'side' I was on and that I had a vested interest in the video. Thus your responses were intended to be inflammatory.
You can make jokes about the whole intimidation thing. I am not intimated by you or anyone else. But there was a thread not to long ago about how the quality on CP has gone downhill... case in point.
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Let's just stay on topic. If you wish to discuss it further; my motivation, intent, etc, feel free to PM me.