Vindictive Vitriolic Apologists

[Vinayaka]

I'm not sure what you mean by "taking them on." I think you have to pick your battles. At least that's what I've found in my experience. Most people who are truly "vindictive and vitriolic" will only be further provoked by anyone who has the audacity to suggest that there might be another perspective worth considering. I tend to "take them on" (if I'm understanding you correctly) only until it becomes clear to me that we're going around in circles and it's never going to stop. If a dispute or difference of opinion seems to have some possible resolution, then I'll continue trying to reason with the person.

By 'taking them on' I only meant putting out another counter argument at least once. If somebody doesn't say something, the offending person might think incorrectly that since nobody is disagreeing, everyone agrees with them.

 

[Vinayaka]

I never thought I'd meet up with a Meerkat at all, and now I've talked to both a male and a female one!

Agreed.

Wasn't it a Meerkat in 'The Gods must be Crazy'?
Meerkat images - Google Search

 

[Revoltingest]

For me, the tedious kind are the worst. Endless circles, repeating arguments. Let's just give it a break. It's often from a person who has a single agenda, and that have no other interests.

That's when I agree to disagree.
Several times, they even disagree with that..
Go figure.

 

[Katzpur]

By 'taking them on' I only meant putting out another counter argument at least once. If somebody doesn't say something, the offending person might think incorrectly that since nobody is disagreeing, everyone agrees with them.

Absolutely. Definitely once and maybe even a few times. It's just that there are some people who absolutely HAVE to have the final word. With people like that, I pretty much let them.

 

[Vinayaka]

That's when I agree to disagree.
Several times, they even disagree with that..
Go figure.

Let's make t-shirts. "Psst, Buddy. I disagree with you." Not being allowed to disagree is something else.

 

[Vinayaka]

I recall one inane conversation where I said, "I disagree" and the response was "No, you don't."

 

[Fallen Prophet]

Vindictive Vitriolic Apologists.

Is there any point to the faith of such people who so evidently have lost the battle with their egos?

What about people who suspect you of being hate filled because you dare to express comments indicative that you haven't bowed down in submission to their particular understanding of a particular topic/religion?

/End rant

This literally just happened to me. I answered a question and this guy made a big deal. He made another thread and then gave me grief when I didn't do as he wanted.

 

[Clara Tea]

Vindictive Vitriolic Apologists.

Is there any point to the faith of such people who so evidently have lost the battle with their egos?

What about people who suspect you of being hate filled because you dare to express comments indicative that you haven't bowed down in submission to their particular understanding of a particular topic/religion?

/End rant

Leggo of my eggo (or ego).

One must always graciously accept comments, because humility is a major attribute that attracts God. Of course, if we are all humble, we all must believe that there are others, far more worthy, to go to heaven.