GoldLeader

With joysticks, for example, not everyone will prefer the same one...Some people like joysticks, some like NES/Genesis/Turbografx pads, some like arcade sticks, and then it's Micro or Leaf switches? Sanwa, Wico, iL, or Happ? and so forth etc,.   These are opinions and preferences, and will vary among players.  Even if someone scores higher with a certain type,  it doesn't make their opinion More valid,  it probably means that stick is better for them, Or that they prefer it, or they may just play the game better.  I can usually see in a thread where one person condescends another, or makes assumptions, or tells someone else their opinion, ..And it begins to spiral downward (not always,  many people are smart enough to not take the bait).  But again,  that condescending tone usually comes from one person believing their opinion is More Valid somehow...  

I guess I just find it interesting.  Not sure why.   You can usually see where the argument begins, and the person who starts it may not be the one who comes off looking the worst.  It's the same way a small tap, turns to a push, turns to a shove,  turns to a punch etc.

Absolutely Gold! As soon as someone starts going bananas with a song and dance to try and make their point more valid they lose my interest. No matter if they're correct or not there is ways to have a civil debate. There is nothing wrong with agreeing to disagree and having a discussion. On the other hand there is no need to have a cry about spilled milk. Some of us like our Asteroids in black and white mode ?