The Dink Network

The angry faces and explanations were simply fustration at the comments I was responding to. as for why I did the posts... well I had my reasons and that should be enough for you. If it isn't well tough luck because I don't feel like giving them.

I mean, it isn't like the purpose of argument is trying to convince someone else of something.

No, it's not. To quote Monty Python: "An argument is a series of statements intended to establish a proposition." That isn't the same as trying to convince someone of your views/knowledge/whatever. That's simply trying to establish them/pass them on. Oh, and yes, I know Monty Python isn't exactly the best source, but in this case they are correct. To prove that I'll quote my dictionary: "The act of reasoning to establish or refute a position" and "A summary or synopsis of a plot, subject, etc." Note that the first definition says or refute, not <b?and<ib> refute. The second defination says "summary or synopsis", not "attempt to prove" or anything similar.

Now, if you'll excuse I've had enough of a argument that isn't going anywhere, so I won't be taking part in it anymore.