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<blockquote data-quote="moritheil" data-source="post: 2219628" data-attributes="member: 30610">1.&nbsp; I understand that.&nbsp; My assertion remains that prior related positions on a subject can and should be at least referred to, or what have people been arguing and posting for?&nbsp; The most logical reason for abandoning a prior train of thought is that is that it led to the wrong conclusion, or an undesirable conclusion.&nbsp; Is the abandonment of the prior thread, then, not an implication that the train of thought there was wrong or undesirable?&nbsp; Of course, I assume a certain degree of rationality in reaching this conclusion.2.&nbsp; If he cares what people said in the other thread, would he not do well to at least mention their efforts and their thoughts?3.&nbsp; You misquoted me slightly.&nbsp; Nonetheless, let me try to understand what you are saying.&nbsp; If someone else seems to be doing things that, to me, indicate a lack of respect, I should then contact this person, who to me appears disrespectful, and appeal to his respect for other people to gain his ear?&nbsp; Do I have it right?You can say that I'm putting words in your mouth by saying that the appeal is to his respect for others, but honestly, what else can the average poster appeal to in a private message to someone else?&nbsp; Authority?&nbsp; Fear of punishment?&nbsp; I am not a moderator.&nbsp; Self-interest?&nbsp; Greed?&nbsp; I do not propose to send payment.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="moritheil, post: 2219628, member: 30610"] 1. I understand that. My assertion remains that prior related positions on a subject can and should be at least referred to, or what have people been arguing and posting for? The most logical reason for abandoning a prior train of thought is that is that it led to the wrong conclusion, or an undesirable conclusion. Is the abandonment of the prior thread, then, not an implication that the train of thought there was wrong or undesirable? Of course, I assume a certain degree of rationality in reaching this conclusion. 2. If he cares what people said in the other thread, would he not do well to at least mention their efforts and their thoughts? 3. You misquoted me slightly. Nonetheless, let me try to understand what you are saying. If someone else seems to be doing things that, to me, indicate a lack of respect, I should then contact this person, who to me appears disrespectful, and appeal to his respect for other people to gain his ear? Do I have it right? You can say that I'm putting words in your mouth by saying that the appeal is to his respect for others, but honestly, what else can the average poster appeal to in a private message to someone else? Authority? Fear of punishment? I am not a moderator. Self-interest? Greed? I do not propose to send payment. [/QUOTE]

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