Here’s a nickel’s worth of free mentoring:
First, when you disagree and dispute another poster, do so respectfully, at least the first time.
Second, when you make a sarcastic remark that may be out of context, or could be mistaken for a serious remark, use the “/sarc” tag (that means “end-sarcasm” :)
Third, use documented (or at least documentable) facts to make your point.
Fourth, if someone posts something you don’t understand (due to phrases, jargon, acronyms, or whatever reason), ask what they mean. If they object to am honest question, they’re just being a jerk.
Which brings us to the fifth penny in your free nickel... Have fun, and don’t take the debates here on FR personally. If you are passionate about a topic, that doesn’t mean you are more or less of a person when you win or lose a particular discussion.
Of course, there are other long time (and LONGER time) posters who might disagree with every point I’ve made, so...
Thank you MortMan. Your nickel’s worth of mentoring was very generous. It sounds as if courtesy and intelligence are a way in the door.