[Slava]

Originally Posted by longsuffering

And there is Resolute 14 with Exhibit 1. You sir are the most arrogant, offensive and condescending poster of the bunch. Whether here or in the FOI forum, it seems you are incapable of civil discourse.

I do acknowledge your point that I too often have stooped to the level of name-calling which is why I have essentially stopped posting in this thread. Slava has the patience of Job. I don't, so I've stepped back. It hasn't improved the level of discourse though.

Originally Posted by longsuffering

I'm not going to get into it, but if you read the discussions of the past couple of days, I think you'd find I'm not making a sweeping generalization. I'm referring to specific posts and posters. Jacks and darklord700 come to mind as being posters that seem incapable of exchanging opinions without making it personal or taking it personally.

I admire the fact that Slava can reply to the nastiest of posters with an even-handed argument and without 'returning fire'.

IMO, Slava sets a fine example of how to make one's point while remaining civil. It's an example other posters, including myself, should try to follow.

longsuffering is easily my favorite poster on CP all of a sudden!