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Originally Posted by Tchocky
Meh.
He seems to know that such laws exist and it's not our fault if he breaks them. I think the laws are stupid but it's still my fault if I run afoul of them.
I'd engage honestly if I thought he was doing the same thing.
Nothing about the way this thread has gone suggests that he is. I see a lot of highly selective historical reading, blatant ignorance of topics he professes a high degree of familiarity with, and a mindset that assumes anyone with contradictory information has been brainwashed or lied to.
As soon as other posters start engaging (Jimbuna, Oberon), suddenly there are "documents" that back up his nebulous claims, but only available in French.
Then it's a mystical hour-long "documentary" that is sadly only available in French.
Next - instead of arguing in support of his thesis suddenly the only thing we're supposed to do is prove him wrong.
Then he decides that we're all off-topic and he'll only continue in French. If we want him to explain we should post in French.
Of course being off-topic wasn't a problem when discussing conflicts that happened during the war between the Kriegsmarine and the Royal Navy.
You cannot reason someone out of a position they did not reason their way into.
I have zero interest in having a full and frank discussion here. There are better ways to spend one's time.
This might make me a bad forum user, but that is waaaaay down the priority list.
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No sir, you are not a bad forum user and your above views are probably shared by others around these parts.
This is what becomes of debates from time to time and frustrations often ensue as a consequence.
I have to admire the way Steve is overseeing matters because of my involvement, moderation is nearly always a double-edged sword (that should earn me a pint the next time we meet
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I tend to agree with what you have posted but I think it always the best option to have taken part, especially on topics that are pertinent to the memories of those who fought (on either side), many of whom made the ultimate sacrifice to maintain freedom and ridding the world of tyranny.
I can't honestly say if I'm pleased or not that my grandfather and father aren't around to read this thread.
Long may the debate continue but I fear it will all come to naught.