Very good! But TBH, it's not really funny.
Why should robustly expressed contrary views to the accepted norm be seen as 'argumentative'? Must those of us who disagree with others or you, or even the majority of the population, simply shut up and think the same, simply for a 'quiet life'?
Because that's the feeling I'm getting here from some people, and it stinks!
Worse, there seems to be an increasing and underlying resentment towards anyone who dares criticise or question the safety of the forthcoming vaccines, and a desire to silence them, simply because they dislike a) their choice being criticised and feel uneasy about it, b) anyone who's fortunate enough not to feel the NEED for a vaccine, if instead they consider that their immune system itself is able to cope - essentially an attitude of 'well if I'm having it, you're gonna have it, too!'
And I simply *will NOT* have that here. Those wishing to take the vaccine have others and my blessing, and our sincere wishes that it will work out well. However, at the same time we have to be allowed to express our concerns if we feel they're warranted, without being subjected to accusations of argumentativeness or ruffling feathers for the sake of it, because I can assure you that's not the case.
Therefore, going forward, how I'm insisting on this thread being conducted, is a) if you have nothing constructive to say, then say nothing [and such posts will be removed without further notice], and instead contribute to other discussions on the forum. Most importantly, b):
If you can't handle opposing views expressed in a way that casts doubt on what you alternatively believe, or worse can't help but feel jealousy or resentfulness towards someone who's healthier than you, and so doesn't feel pressurised into having a vaccine, then also stay away from this discussion, as that's wrong on so many levels.
Learn to accept that some people will always think differently, not just on this matter, but many other important and controversial subjects, and allow them to do that without making them feel that they have to comply with your values or thought processes, simply to 'keep the peace' or engage in a group hug.
That's fundamentally not how we do things on AoS, and never will. Polite or reasonable free-thinking, controversial or otherwise, expressed frankly and honestly, will always be welcomed not gagged!
And btw, although I've quoted you here, Steve, the above is not solely aimed at you. It's for the benefit of the whole of the membership
Marco.