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OK thanks Art - Sorry if I appeared belligerent myself. For me I find that once a topic goes into semantic mode, it can be useful to step back, and try to find a common thing on which to agree before going forward again. The best discussions should be a vehicle for the shared exploration of ideas and it is often possible to negotiate the semantic hurdles that stand in the way of everyone's mutual understanding by adopting a flexible outlook.
If a topic devolves into a circular discussion of words it can be beneficial to sit it out for a while untill a shared consensus emerges. Stating a lack of interest can be less disruptive if it's done implicitly by not posting.
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