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Originally Posted by ivi0nk3y

Since this has suddenly become Judge Judy to you, let me outline how my "adversarial nature" was provoked.
Firstly he came about being quite rude to Tenchu for no reason whatsoever, save the fact that this thread was created. Obviously with the third paragraph of what you've written, it is quite evident that you feel the same way Tenchu does about the leopard situation. So it isn't a large stretch of the imagination why someone like me, who feels the same way, would be quite annoyed with his response. It's also no stretch of the imagination why I would call someone an ass when they were being one, with just cause.
It's quite evident what I define being "an ass", if you read the banter between Tenchu and Deutsch.
Secondly, you seem to have misunderstood what he meant when he "twisted" my words. He didn't "twist" my words but completely misunderstood what I said.
I wrote that there was only a reason for him to act the way he was IF someone had suggested that humans all die. He thought I had said that "it was alright for people to die", and hence said I should kill myself. It was nothing to do with a random outburst telling me to kill myself, as you've assumed.
Thirdly, the topic is about a "fact" that there are very few of those types of leopards left. Any sane person would know that leaving the Leopards alone won't solve anything and some sort of intervention is required.
This is why he was off topic and de-railing the thread, by needlessly diverting attention away from what the intention of this thread was.

Please, let me know if you still disagree.

You treat him as though his position on the subject is that of some mad man. Yet the strategy of leaving these animals alone, is a major part of the strategy of the Russian government. This strategy also receives the support of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF.) Russia has been removing almost all human activity from the leopards habitat. This includes the closing of roads in and out of the areas. So in effect they are trying to make sure that they are left alone! The only active conservation act, has been the reintroduction of some indigenous prey animals to the area.

Yes, it is true that, I have judged you, just as you have passed judgment upon others many times in this forum. I do not care for the way you treat people, who's opinions differ from your own. I choose not to conceal this fact. You are a very intelligent person, but I abhor the arrogant way in which you choose to dispense your knowledge.

On a last note, if you truly believe that his knowledge of the English language was a factor in his response to you, then you should re-review the Forum Rules/Etiquette:

• Remember this is an international forum; not everyone will have a solid grasp of the English language, please be tolerant of others mistakes, it may be a poster simply hasn't put accross thier point in a very concise manner; simply ask them to explain what they mean a little more; and if you DO get asked to go into more detail; it isnt an insult; it means someones interested, take it as a compliment!

Now, I realize he was trying to be insulting, so I didn't expect a kind response. However, to criticize his lack of English skills, was just plain wrong. It was very bad form!