Well, I tried, but I think I failed.

[ZombieHorde]

I wrote an OP explaining the so called word war on DU, but I think only "the choir" may have read it. I was hoping to have a conversation with those who disagree with me on the subject, but I had no takers. What did I do wrong?

Here is the thread if you're curious: http://www.democraticunderground.com/124088525

Some of the other threads on the same topic have generated lots of discussion. Was my approach off? Do my arguments seem like "word salad?"

[seabeyond]

1. no. you did wonderfully and the "choir" appreciates it. it is just that so many people dont care

or dont like what you have to say.

and you are such a nice guy, that they are not going in there to beat you up, so they ignore you.

thank you zombie.....

[ZombieHorde]

2. That is definately a nice way of looking at it.

Thanks.

[Neoma]

3. Words are simply too important, maybe drastically so.

Harmony has to start somewhere, the problem is that everyone disagrees with where and how.

[laconicsax]

4. Here's what you did wrong:

You didn't follow proper H&M procedure for having a long-lived thread.

It's probably too late to go back and edit, but for future reference, here are a few things that can help you next time:

-Don't be reasonable, coherent, and use multisyllabic words.
-Dedicate at least three sentences to MineralMan.
-Include a jury result where the jury voted to leave an amazingly racist, sexist, etc. post.
-Complain about being censored.

If you follow these suggestions, you'll get a heated "discussion" in no time.

[ZombieHorde]

5. Funny since it seems a little bit true. nt

[justiceischeap]

6. It was a great, well-reasoned post

I think that's where the problem lays. You didn't make any demands, you were reasonable about your position.

Maybe next time, throw in something about everyone going vegan--that seems to stir up folks

[Neoma]

7. Is that a reference to Library Girl?

I heard she trolled those threads from someone.