My viewpoint on this subject (as if anyone really cares what I think
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I really do not see any reason to ever take something to those kind of personal attack levels. Doesn't mean I haven't a time or two probably.
I generally have a rule that with the exception of exposing scammer shit, I true to stay a few steps away from the truth when fucking around with folks because often the truth hurts. I am not trying to hurt anyone nor am I trying to make a bunch of enemies. For the most part I am either trying to have some fun, get some information or help someone out.
Pissing is fun (sorry to you folks who think the only way to communicate is in a totally polite manner). I enjoy a lively argument. I enjoy an intelligent argument (notice I am purposely using argument and not debate please). I enjoy the game of "put downs" and trying to come up with a better insult or getting a bigger rise out of someone.
But, I really feel that the only reason to go to the level of insulting someone's family is either to hurt someone personally or because you do not have the intelligence to find ways to piss above that level.