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Message: <blockquote data-quote="wlmartin" data-source="post: 5624599" data-attributes="member: 6679380">I agreeIt is fine for posters to express an opinion, we aren't all going to research facts and figures before making ANY post on this or other forums.. That being said if we are posting something that is boring and an unpopular subject, their argument holding weight isnt going to be much of an issue since they may not get a response or if they do not from many.When you bring up a subject that strikes at the core of the entire D&D player base such as Switching Editions or Errata Changes or Plans of the Publishers then it is going to attract a lot of attention. It is fine if your opinion was simply that and no-one would ever fault you for expressing it however when you are called on your opinion and a debate ensues you have 2 real directions1 : Walk away, accept that what you were bringing to the table has nothing to compete with the opposing point of view and keep your dignity2 : Challenge the point of view with your own and debate the merits of yours and your challengers point of view.Following the second direction is fine if your opinion is backed up by thoughtful and (if possible) factual evidence.. this makes for great forum discussions and what a lot of us look for when joining a forum.If you challenge the point of view and are not able to offer anything to further the discussion, you either post falsehoods or repeat something you already said --- you are not going to earn much respect from others and will do nothing more than make yourself look stupid.Put up or shut up is a very valid saying for such discussions... I love heated discussions but ones where it seems like nothing gets resolved, its 2 (or more) people just shouting at each other... thats called an argument and arguments have no place in intelligent web forums.</blockquote>

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