See, nitpicking and trying to score irrelevant points will get you nowhere; while I could make a counter-argument here, I estimate it's not worth it and don't wish to prolong it.Magorian Aximand said:
Edit: Just saw your edit. As I said, it isn't about winning. But your representation of what happened is off further still. It wasn't an exchange of argument. You presented one, it was countered, and then you presented it again. Little bit of a difference there.
Also, admitting you are a needy debate-nerd is a first step to recovery.
Disclaimer: I apologize if this comes across as hurtful mockery. I am rude and my dog ate my "Gentleman's Guide to the Noble Art of Proper Fencing and Reasoned Debate".