You had said that you were too busy to Google it, and then demonstrated that you weren't. The preference for conversation was not implicit, thus leading to the resultant exasperation.

I understand your point. A better example might be found in the movie John Q with Denzel Washington. Speeding is such a minor offense that even though it is breaking the law to do so, no court in the land is going to convict anyone of it if a life is at stake. While speeding is a rule, it's nothing like pointing a gun…

CartiesianWrath - I believe I was the one that originally assumed you were female, so far as I can tell. If I've offended you or have been inappropriate in any way, I apologize.

I think this is another example of a false comparison. The exchange between Johnny Fedora and Kitty was a one-on-one, whereas the exchange between you and CartesianWrath is in the comments section of an article. Although you tried to end the sub-dialogue between the two of you, you've made other comments with which…

This is a hard question to answer, because I wholeheartedly agree with CartesianWrath's opinion on the matter, and I feel her(?) anger is justifiable.

I'd never heard of the prisoner's dilemma. It's very interesting, but I definitely wouldn't trust the other prisoner. Like Fezzini, I am not prone to trusting criminals.

Still interesting. I still can't agree due to my own life's experiences and observations.

Your apology is not accepted.

That's where you're wrong; I don't have to excuse you. You may not fear creepy, pushy guys who come onto you, but many women don't have that luxury.

Some three paragraph Yahoo article =/= comprehensive academic study; I'm disappointed, Professor.

Interesting. I can't imagine where you must live or what your professional dealings are where this is realistic.

Yep.

...and a a bit of Shaker's law too. Good man.

Nope. Textbook Burden of Proof Fallacy as a result of biting off more than you could chew. I can't blame you for abandoning your sinking ship, though. Happy trails, Professor X.

Nope. Textbook Burden of Proof Fallacy as a result of biting off more than you could chew. I can't blame you for abandoning your sinking ship, though. Happy trails, Professor X.

Nope. Textbook Burden of Proof Fallacy as a result of biting off more than you could chew. I can't blame you for abandoning your sinking ship, though. Happy trails, Professor X.

I suppose, there isn't much left to say; we aren't going to come any agreement. You may find, however, that your moral imperative will be much more difficult to enforce than a legal one.

Newsflash: We share the same reality. It doesn't matter which one I'd choose, because only one exists. If a stranger walks up to you or me tomorrow and says "I hate you and wish you were dead," he isn't going to jail, distressing as that phrase might be to either of us.

Here, we have a fine example of the Burden of Proof Fallacy.