you BLATHERED something about appearances that made no sense at all to anyone with a thinking brain cell
It may not make sense to someone with ONE thinking brain cell. But more than one? Yes, it makes PERFECTLY good sense.
Whether you like it or not, image matters. Tell that to all these kids wearing their pants down by their knees. Tell that to the person who can't get a decent-paying job because he has tattoos marking his face like Mike Tyson.
The problem isn't my thinking skills, but your inability to be discerning about people, actions, attitudes and patterns of behavior.
And I said nothing about guns jumping off the table and shooting someone. See, you and your Hardy love buddies traffic in strawmen. I'm all for gun ownership and responsible gun ownership.
Again, whether you like it or not, guys brandishing guns and displaying guns irresponsibly create an IMAGE. And just as you have one brain cell that makes you ignore this, there are others who use the multiple brain cells they have to evaluate and properly assess what these images may mean and what theses images mean to others.
Yes, multiple brain cells are necessary to process the level of foresight and knowledge I've dropped on you. But I'm a patient man. I'll wait for you to evolve.
Your mastery of words probably confuses even you, much more your reader.
Be that as it may, stop being so sensitive. If my comments don't apply to you, then let them roll off your back.
You and others have an incessant need not only to defend Hardy like he's Mother Teresa but to get all consternated over a perceive slight. Your character - since you mentioned it - shouldn't be affected by generalizations made by someone on the Internet.
Or as Aaron Rodgers said, "Chillax!"
You telling someone not to be so sensitive.
Where did I mention my character?
You consistently have trouble understanding what's being said. I've seen you question others in the same way. Do you ever think it's possibly you?
You don't even know what you're talking about.
Let me break it down to you:
First, you didn't mention your character. I did. And I did so because you seem to be upset that I generalized about fans who defend Hardy. I THEN said to you that you shouldn't worry about what I said if it doesn't apply to you. The fact that you DID get bothered suggests something about your character. That doesn't necessarily mean anything bad. It may be that you're extra sensitive. And maybe I'm amused by your sensitivity.
Second, there is a difference between my reaction and yours. When I initiate criticism, it is generally towards the players or the coaches because, well, this is a Cowboys forum. When you and others like you enter into discussion with me, it's usually to defend a Cowboys player. Then when you don't like what I say, you start to get personal. I don't tend to initiate personal conflicts. But, yes, I do continue what was started.
Third, I have no problem with what's being said. I DO have a problem with strawmen. Generally speaking, it's you and your cohorts who take something I say and argue points not even being contended. And then you say I don't understand what's being said?
Fourth, as for your last point, there is a saying that a man is known not only by the friends he keeps but the enemies he makes. You and a handful of guys around here generally wear their sensitivities on their sleeves. You and your cohorts feel the need to criticize people's opinions when they don't fit your Cowboys perspective, and then you get personal with your responses and insults. I've also noticed that with posters who are used to dealing with disagreements and civil discussion, I have no problems with them. We generally agree to disagree with respect and dignity.
It's just posters like you I seem to get into these run-ins with. And if I must confess to my part in this discourse, it's that I don't always back down because I believe I defend my position and defend it well.
Oh, and, no conversation can end without the obligatory ...
Oh my, you're awfully sensitive. Sorry
