Christian groups slam Golden Compass

[Tref]

Originally Posted by Chernabog

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My response had nothing to do with child abuse, Chern. I gave an extreme example and a simplistic example about an apple. Thankfully, you have nothing against apples. So here it is again: I don't need to see it to know what is inside. That's it. That's all I was saying.

Now do you get it?

I don't know if we have ever talked before but maybe we shouldn't talk again. To my way of thinking, all this pettifoggery is just not worth it. I think your reply was overly reactionary and mean-spirited. Clearly, I failed in getting my point across and I apologise, but there are not enough hours in the day for me to want to answer anger-fueled crap like this. If you want to debate something I said -- go ahead, but make sure you know what I am talking before you get on your soapbox.

The second most annoying aspect of this whole thing is that, so far as I can see -- nobody ever protested anything. But if a group of "idiots" want to -- they can and with my blessing, because, really, who gives a sh*t? Not me. Why should I? I may disaprove but so what?

Relax, Chern. Pick and choose your fights. Clearly, this was not the right one for you.

Now, if you want to disect this post -- go ahead. If it makes you feel smarter then me -- cool. But this is the end of line for me.

[Chernabog]

Originally Posted by Tref

My response had nothing to do with child abuse, Chern. I gave an extreme example and a simplistic example about an apple. Thankfully, you have nothing against apples. So here it is again: I don't need to see it to know what is inside. That's it. That's all I was saying.

Now do you get it?

I understood what you were saying. I disagreed and gave an example of why it was off topic. Obviously, there's some kind of communication error between what I am writing and what you are reading, and perhaps I am just not clear enough in my intent, which was not to be mean, hurtful, or anything like that. I picked apart an argument that I found invalid, and you took that as a personal attack.

I don't know if we have ever talked before but maybe we shouldn't talk again. ...

Actually I find your usual posts completely hysterical (when they're meant to be funny, of course). I do find it odd that you hate me after a few posts, but if you want to stick me on ignore, so be it.

Relax, Chern. Pick and choose your fights. Clearly, this was not the right one for you.

It isn't like I'm horrifically upset over this issue; I just gave my opinion... so I'm thoroughly confused by this statement.

Now, if you want to disect this post -- go ahead. If it makes you feel smarter then me -- cool. But this is the end of line for me.

Me too, because I've obviously struck a nerve and this is slightly out of hand (especially for this board).