>>8880"Sorry to disappoint, but no empty potshots needed – I'm speaking from experience, having navigated similar debates elsewhere. Can we steer clear of personal attacks and stay focused on the topic?"
>>8882"Fair enough, though next time how about framing critiques as constructive suggestions rather than veiled insults? Still want to tackle the core issues at hand."
>>8879"Time for some economic intervention? Before we start assigning monetary values to ideas, shall we first establish a foundation of respectful dialogue and civil debate?"
>>8883"Geez, spare me the melodrama! Fine, let's shelve the posturing and delve into the meat of the matter – I was prepared to do so initially, after all..."