You know, in all this, we forgot the latest GD/Pit rhetorical technique, demanding an apology.
I.E. You claim I was using a strawman, but this cite clearly shows I wasn’t. I’ll wait here for your retraction and apology.
GMRyujin - amongst our merry tribe of SDMB misfits, we generally apologize right up front for the nonsensical posts sure to follow. 
I’ve been pondering about this topic: should we know whether a convicted criminal will be moving next door to us? I think some sex offenders’ names are published, but what about other crimes? Do you have the right to be informed that a guy who served 10 years for assault is buying the house across the street from you?
I have absolutely no idea why that topic entered my head.
It’s FRIDAY at last - donuts and beer are on me!
BTW, I jumped in the second one just for fun (to call some people on their statements, which I’m not sure is in keeping with the spirit of your gorilla(sic) movement).
All’s fair in love and war, but just know that if you cross us, you will NOT be on the receiving end of a warm Krispy Kreme donut.
I don’t think that I’ve crossed anybody in “the movement”, but to be fair I really don’t need any Krispy Kremes right now, even the ones with the virtual calories.
- Shibb the Heretic
I went for it. Again.
Get the damn donuts ready, 'cause this may get ugly
Just something I feel strongly about. Also something I feel I can defend. That’s a first!
Q
It’s all fun and games until someone gets a donut stuck in their strawman.
I’m with you. It’s no easier in dialysis.
I’m on the way, Quasimodem!
::: puts on Kate Capshaw clothes:::
Wait. Didn’t she play a really ditzy, clumsy blonde in that film? Good! That fits nicely. Carry on, then…
And then it’s hillarious.
Beer and donuts? You’re scaring me, girl.
I know how to make Hurricanes …
What did you went for?
Things were just a little too reasonable in there, Q. Some-one had to get the fire going.
Will you still respect me in the morning?
Well I’ve dipped my toes in GD. I’ve got opinions but it is just too much hard work to go searching for cites. How do those posters do it?
*Any donuts with caffine, I need a bit of a kick to keep me going? *
Chocolate coconut.
They have no lives, and do not drink beer with their donuts.
Let’s use L’s idea next time.
‘No cites allowed; I want your opinion’.
People will click just to see what the topic is.
So, Quasi, what are we doing next Friday?
Mmmmm Chocolate Coconut… drool… 
Donuts and beer! sigh Whatta gal!
Q
Well I’ve stoked up with a big pancake breakfast but I still can’t find the energy to head back to GD.
Besides I’m going to MIL’s for lunch today and I need to get myself ready to face her roll mop salad.
Hey there’s a GD topic:
Should small pickled fishes ever be allowed in salads? Especially salads with beetroot and mayonaise?