However, if they want to play the man because they have perceived aggression [instead of a point] and feel challenged, I will repay in kind.

Hi Crash, that is the problem.Copping an insult and reapying in kind does not solve the problem..it feeds it. It is a fight that no one can win..

the insult game cannot survive with only one player.... eventually the insulter gives up if he cannot provoke a response, because thats what insults are for..provoking a response. Much more rewarding for all concerned when we play the ball and not the man.

I know it takes a certain amount of effort to not lower ones self by repaying in kind..but it sure ends the problem. It takes two or more for a fight to happen..and often a bigger person to walk away..You will "win" every time..

all the best Crash and I'm sure that I and others will look forward to your tips should you ever decide to change your mind and post them again. You well know that it wasnt the posting of the tips that was perceived as the problem...it was the way in which some of your posts and comments were read..I guess when you call someone a "*&^% dunce " you are setting yourself up to become unpopular, because it is a little difficult to mis interpret a comment like that. lol ..even if you were laughing when you wrote it..


All the best mate
your ole sparring partner