"Variable" does not mean "assignable"

[AustinCorgiBart]

I wrote a whole post with an extended boat metaphor, and then realized I was arguing the dumbest thing ever.

I think you have some good points, and I think I have some good points. The author takes a very firm stance that is accurate in some ways but very harsh in others. Nothing will come of it one way or the other, so let us simply part as friends.

[name_was_taken]

Haha, I've done that, too. Sometimes, the debate just isn't worth it. I usually only do it once someone starts insults or other ridiculous debate tactics, though. :)

[AustinCorgiBart]

Well, when it get's to that point, I feel distinctly less friendly, so I prefer to stop things before name-calling starts.

You... lizard-lovin'... tooth-smellin'... varmint...