In message , Alan Hope 
 writes
>JF goes:
>
>>I can't recollect seeing a post from you that has a degree of wit or
>>charm.
>
>That's because you're old and decrepit. But never mind. Nobody cares
>what you think any more.

Alan -- your grasp of basic foundation year philosophy is
lamentable as demonstrated by your extraordinary dependency on ludicrous 
spewing of bile and hate to underpin non-existent or shallow arguments.

Also your comical statement: 'Nobody cares what you think any more' is 
so patently absurd that I hesitate to comment on it. Suffice to say that 
you cannot speak with authority on the views of others -- only your own 
views. To seek the support of others in associating themselves with your 
views smacks of presumptive paranoia and insecurity. In other words 
don't be so timid that you can't bring yourself to support your opinions 
with clear statements. If you don't give a damn about what I think, then 
say so. Be your own man. Replying on the support of others is a 
foolhardy game because you cannot be certain that such support will be 
forthcoming.

You can take a coarse man to logic but you can't make him think.

-- 
James Follett. Novelist