Recently we've had a spate of fairly interesting discussions. A number of excellent posts have surfaced - people like MP-Ryan, Mustang19, Black Wolf, and even Goatmaster who are willing to stand by their points whether they're winning or losing.
We're also having some problems. A number of posters have decided to use drive-by tactics, dropping inflammatory or ill-substantiated posts, then retreating. I won't name any names, but the guilty parties should know who they are.
Don't do it. At best it'll get you shredded, and deservedly so. If someone poses a question to you, answer it. Engage in a dialog. If you're not ready to discuss a topic, don't bring it up. If you can't substantiate a point, stop raising it in multiple threads, again and again, and then refusing to discuss it - I think the guiltiest party here knows who he is.
Say what you will about HLP debate in the past. It was certainly a hell of a lot more brutal. But at least there was a debate.
Stop the drive-by posting!