Arguments devolve on threads to wordsmithing contests

Some people on here love to argue for the hell of it

To wit: 
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/the-science-of-cables?lastpage=true&page=8#1709051

It isn't a trend isolated to this forum or audiophiles in general, the entire online ecosystem is up to its neck in semantic police. That said, written communication's true meaning often is less than clear in spite of the fact the author thinks the content is straight forward. The subtle clues of meaning and intent we pick up from face to face interaction is sorely missing in the online universe.