I hear ya, Doctor Blue Horse. I used to have the goal of winning people over to my way of thinking, but I realized that that's a blueprint for frustration.

Now my goal is to engage in civil discussions that, by thoughtful exchange of ideas, are stimulating and enjoyable. The Axiom message boards (and PMs) are my go-to online resource for that. I have a few favorite blogs that I follow, and I check Facebook once in a while, but I only really engage in discussion here.

Bears, beets, Battlestar Galactica.