Calm. Asking for citations looks like an excellent way to start a rational discussion.
Do you think he made this, or do you you think it might be a meme?
Meme, but one that purports to quote a real person. There is value in having properly attributed quotes. If it is real, we can all facepalm and hit the share button. If this is a witty rebuttal of a fake quote... well that is the very definition of a strawman. A quick search doesn't confirm the quote is genuine, so asking the OP for citations is the next best route.
I'm sure someone out there has said something like this-or equally stupid-so why not go get a picture of that guy instead?
It's real easy to trigger you isn't it?
That escalated quickly.
Asking for citations is fine.
It's his passive aggressive way of making it a personal attack that I have an issue with.
He's got a long history of it. He shows up to start fires, not have reasonable discussions.
You probably should know that by now though.
There is a big difference between asking for a citation, and picking a fight.
Also :
Calm
Calm what? Am I not allowed to call out bad behaviour, or do you think I'm upset? I'm not sure what you mean.
That escalated quickly.
No, it didn't 'escalate' at all.
Do you also think his comment was a reasonable way to start a genuine conversation?
If you think confronting passive aggression with an honest rebuke is an 'escalation' then we're going to have to disagree. Prepare to see a lot of 'escalation'.
Because I call out bullshit when I see it.
Am I not allowed to call out bad behavior, or do you think I'm upset? I'm not sure what you mean.
The latter. It read like you yourself got triggered and were a hairsbreadth away from going FULL CAPS.
Do you also think his comment was a reasonable way to start a genuine conversation?
Yes.
If you think confronting passive aggression with an honest rebuke is an 'escalation' then we're going to have to disagree.
It doesn't come across as a mere 'rebuke'.
It's his passive aggressive way of making it a personal attack that I have an issue with.
In contrast, your response came across as a straight-up aggressive personal attack.
He's got a long history of it. He shows up to start fires, not have reasonable discussions. You probably should know that by now though.
I might just not read enough comments.
You speak only for yourself, don't pretend you represent everyone else.
Do you think he made this, or do you you think it might be a meme?
I'll give you some time to think it over.
It's real easy to trigger you isn't it? There are less passive-aggressive ways to make a point.
And if you're not going to bring genuine conversation, why waste his time?
Or are you so damaged at this point, that you think that is a good way to start a rational discussion?