I have a problem with political stuff when it derails other, important conversations. But my original quote is, at base, about politics. Deterioration implies that the sub-thread was about something “higher and better” than politics to begin with. I do think the ensuing discussion has improved my understanding of the person I quoted, at least. That was the spirit of the main topic, right?
Edit: okay, I just read the sub-sub threads. You’re right, it did deteriorate...I just didn’t see the extent of it because there weren’t many direct replies to me that displayed the deterioration.
This subthread deteriorated into an unchecked and fruitless political discussion. How sad.
I have a problem with political stuff when it derails other, important conversations. But my original quote is, at base, about politics. Deterioration implies that the sub-thread was about something “higher and better” than politics to begin with. I do think the ensuing discussion has improved my understanding of the person I quoted, at least. That was the spirit of the main topic, right?
Edit: okay, I just read the sub-sub threads. You’re right, it did deteriorate...I just didn’t see the extent of it because there weren’t many direct replies to me that displayed the deterioration.