Could anybody educate me as to what these forums are actually for? 
It's clear that what I thought the overall purpose was, and the reality wildly differ.
Many thanks
Could anybody educate me as to what these forums are actually for?
It's clear that what I thought the overall purpose was, and the reality wildly differ.
Many thanks
I do not believe this place NEEDS a particular stated purpose........because it SERVES an EVIDENT purpose, for some of us, who happen to be considered as autistic.
it SERVES an EVIDENT purpose
Spot on!
The purpose is to provide a place for a hugely divergent bunch of people with shared traits and experiences to talk about stuff that interests them and to ask / answer questions relating to this.
Would you care to expand on your position? You, along with your cohort seem to be happy to make assumptions. Surely debate should be had? The evidence examined, before your allowed to presume anything.
Isn't that the respectful thing to do?
if I am obligated to respect a person's right to not be called a cohort (which in itself is absurd) then others have a duty to respect my word choice.
For the sake of absolute clarity (as it appears I have inadvertently embroiled myself within a circumstance that seems to demand this level of granularity) [woe is me!].......I do not "obligate" anyone NOT to associate me with any "cohort" of their choosing....it is merely that I do not choose to associate myself within ANY cohort whatsoever.
Similarly, I do not feel "duty bound" to respect the word (or words) of others......but I always choose to do so, unless there is a sound reason not to do so.
I hope that can mark a respectful end to my involvement with this particular discourse.
I wish all, a good nights sleep.
That doesn't make any sense. You are contradicting the very basis of your whole argument. Rights are not fluid. There based on duties and obligations, if I am obligated to respect a person's right to not be called a cohort (which in itself is absurd) then others have a duty to respect my word choice.
Equally the verb usage of cohort is divide people into certain groups. You formed that group by extension when you choose to pick a side in the debate. As I said you have both jumped to a wild assumption, and it seems to be perfectly acceptable. Which is contrary to the very rules you have quoted. So, forgive me if I am a little confused by the forums purpose.
You clearly do think you superior, as you agreed that the PURPOSE was EVIDENT - clearly I am not as intellectually gifted as you, because it isn't evident to me.
The purpose was clear for me. If it isn't clear for you then you are free to disagree and discuss as you have done,
To say that I consider myself as superior is entirely your perspective here. I have never stated this and you assumed, making it a reflection of your perspective. Do not tell me how I think please.
So again I ask you why certain rules only apply to certain people?
I never said this - it seems to be your mind going here. The rules apply to all as is their nature.
I'm afraid I have no further time to engage in debate tonight as I have other things to do, but I hope you find the answers for which you seek.
I disagree.
You said "Spot on" You agreed the purpose was EVIDENT. No you haven't typed certain things but they were inferred. It's quite a simple question. You have clearly read up on the rules, and are clearly accustomed to quoting them. So again I ask you why certain rules only apply to certain people?
As you highlighted "We encourage debate" which is what I have done. You clearly do think you superior, as you agreed that the PURPOSE was EVIDENT - clearly I am not as intellectually gifted as you, because it isn't evident to me.
For example, the rules apparently don't apply to everybody.
I did, out of respect, do as you suggested, and have nothing to add.
You may wish to look up the definition of cohort.
And you may wish to respect Numbers wished if they do not identify as a cohort.
It would be the civilised thing to do.
Besides, from the definition of the individual label:
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cohort
Number and I are different individuals and they have expressed a desire to NOT be my colleague or form a group so that pretty much negates the definition if you want to be specific about the term,
You may wish to look up the definition of cohort.
You may wish to look up the definition of cohort.
if I am obligated to respect a person's right to not be called a cohort (which in itself is absurd) then others have a duty to respect my word choice.
For the sake of absolute clarity (as it appears I have inadvertently embroiled myself within a circumstance that seems to demand this level of granularity) [woe is me!].......I do not "obligate" anyone NOT to associate me with any "cohort" of their choosing....it is merely that I do not choose to associate myself within ANY cohort whatsoever.
Similarly, I do not feel "duty bound" to respect the word (or words) of others......but I always choose to do so, unless there is a sound reason not to do so.
I hope that can mark a respectful end to my involvement with this particular discourse.
I wish all, a good nights sleep.
That doesn't make any sense. You are contradicting the very basis of your whole argument. Rights are not fluid. There based on duties and obligations, if I am obligated to respect a person's right to not be called a cohort (which in itself is absurd) then others have a duty to respect my word choice.
Equally the verb usage of cohort is divide people into certain groups. You formed that group by extension when you choose to pick a side in the debate. As I said you have both jumped to a wild assumption, and it seems to be perfectly acceptable. Which is contrary to the very rules you have quoted. So, forgive me if I am a little confused by the forums purpose.
I did, out of respect, do as you suggested, and have nothing to add.
You may wish to look up the definition of cohort.
And you may wish to respect Numbers wished if they do not identify as a cohort.
It would be the civilised thing to do.
Besides, from the definition of the individual label:
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cohort
Number and I are different individuals and they have expressed a desire to NOT be my colleague or form a group so that pretty much negates the definition if you want to be specific about the term,