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wrote:
> Dave wrote:
> > I use google too. I just ignore people I don't want to read. In some
> > ways it's better
> > not to killfile. For example when I see you reply to Dutch, Leif or
> > Rick I can just
> > ignore it because I know it wont be worth reading but when I see you
>
> That is exactly what I hoped for.

What? A reputation as someone whose posts aren't worth reading?
>
> > reply to
> > one of my posts or reply to someone who you can swap ideas and
> > experiences
> > with then I can read it. Incidentally for someone who wants to swap
> > ideas and
> > experiences with like minded people you do so incredibly seldom. :-)
>
> I did post some ideas and experiences of my own but I got swamped by
> meat industry shills

What evidence do you have that they are shills?

> who do not wish to allow a dialog along those
> lines.

What evidence do you have that they are not interested in
meanigful dialogue? You haven't exactly tried to engage them in such.

> Also, I am not near as knowledgeable about animal ethics and
> vegetarianism as you are

I wouldn't be so sure of that.

> but I am a contributor (minor) to animal
> welfare organizations

Good for you.

> and have learned a lot from their publications.

Do you trust these organisations to give complete, accurate
and unbiased information?

> Under these circumstances, I do what I can to respond to meat industry
> shill insults with a minimum amount of effort on my part.

Why do you need to respond at all? If you are only interested in
sharing ideas and experiences with like minded people why don't you
ignore Dutch, Rick and Leif altogether and focus your attentions on
Pearl, Derek, Glorfindel, Beach Runner, Ron and Steve?