Arguments devolve on threads to wordsmithing contests


Why is it that so many well-intentioned threads devolve into wordsmithing contests? Is it necessary to argue about the meaning of posts when the language thereof is reasonably clear on its face?
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The same people enjoy going from thread to thread to nit pick.It's a hobby for them.It's impossible to have a discussion when it's interrupted constantly.
It seems to be the SOP on most online discussion sites. Why, I have no idea.
Are wordsmithing contests any different from the usual sniper attacks or whack a mole contests? Really? Whack a mole. The sport of kings.
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re wack a mole' lol. lovely.

I call 'em 'drive by posting'. or posters.

simply done to illicit some sort of emotional upheaval I think.

oil well.

as for them interrupting anyone or anything, there is always the option of simply over looking such derogatory posts and skipping on to the next post.

I think ignoring ignorance, is the appropriate path. it doesn't like that.