Reasoned argument

From: Martin Laurie <MLaurie_at_compuserve.com>
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 1997 04:13:43 -0400


Alex Ferguson summed up a fair bit of my frustration quite nicely with his comments on the lack of a =

reasoned argument from the Objectivists.

This is what chokes me the most because no matter how many times I bring up the issue of evidence, it gets ignored to have the same tired old "but I want =

things to be like this and that and anything else is =

wrong." argument which is somewhat light on actual cogent and clear reasoning, just a blind desire to see things a certain way. =

If an Objectivist can actually lay down the logic of =

their position to be debated then I may well be =

convinced but could someone at least try!

VARIOUS WHINERS:
Regarding the whining maggots who whinge on about =

some digesters not gaming and being a bunch of =

talkers - not doers - well they can choke on their own vomitous outpourings. I've actively gamed =

for years and produced many differing Gloranthan campaigns ranging from Alatani corsairs to giant hero-style slugfests, to tribal campaigns and still do, every week if I can. I suggest that those who =

are of the opinion that the digest is lacking in =

action should:

A). PRODUCE SOMETHING TO SHOW YOUR
IMMENSELY PROACTIVE APPROACH TO = GLORANTHA. Yeah, I want to be shamed =

by your productivity, inspire me with the pounding intensity of your intellect and thrill me with the astonishing originality that only a true gamer can bring. =

B). START YOUR OWN DIGEST. Entitile
it - Daily Reports from Active gamers. In which GMs can put in reports like: =

Tuesday 17th June - 7.35pm - we gamed, can't talk now, too busy gaming

Wednesday 18th June 6.45pm - didn't eat dinner - - too busy gaming unlike those tedious turds on =

the Glorantha digest. Ooops written too much, must get back to gaming.

Thursday 19th June 5.55pm - Dying of starvation =

but gaming comes before survival. Must finish this dungeon so the players can explore another of higher level. Hmmm, how many orcs can I squeeze into a 10ft room.......

Oh and in case anyone thinks I'm being arrogant, angry, insulting and derogatory - your damn right and I don't give a shit as plainly other people don't give a shit about sending such ill-considered tripe into the digest instead of DOING something about =

their desires. No, they have to moan on about every one else instead of using convincing argument to =

make their point.

Martin Laurie


End of Glorantha Digest V4 #526


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