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Debate is Encouraged at Deric's Play Place!


Just so everbody knows, here at Deric's Play Place, "debate" is our middle name. Or, perhaps "Play" is. In any case, don't be afraid to disagree and be vocal about your disagreements! The reason I am saying this is because I just recieved my first substantial *coughYokanchicough* comment from "The Dissenter!" on my Thinking About Marriage post. Good good! Just know that I will defend myself, sometimes violently. I mean that figuratively (I don't even know who "The Dissenter!" is, although I have a good idea *coughTMCcough*). Anyway, if you haven't already done so, check out his (and my) comments!

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Anonymous said…
D,

Ooo... Looks like you nailed me on several points, my friend. (And might I say, *quite* impressively, seeing as you've just put your *coughFORMERYOUTHPASTORcough* in his place!? -- Sorry, no TMC here...although I'm a little dismayed to be thought so conventional!)

Anyway, I'm workin' on a response. Love this forum! Keep thinkin'.
Unknown said…
Haha, I originally thought it was you, old chap - the only thing that threw me off was you calling me "D"! Plus, my RA from college emailed me about my blog on the very same day you made your comment. Quite Good!
Anonymous said…
Oh, just stumbled in by way of your comment on Yokanchi's blog... I think I'll bookmark you 'cause I do enjoy debates.

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