LnF feels it is a "name calling place" because he refuses to listen to, or consider, any viewpoint that does not match his own Strikeout, the reason you and I, and Bob can have reasonable and civil conversations is because our minds are not completely closed to any other ideas or beliefs than our own. For instance, I would never tell LnF his deep belief (or faith) in Jesus Christ is wrong because I don't know if it is. I may not have the faith he has, but I have no issues with him having that faith. What I have an issue with is him telling everyone who does not believe as he does, that they are wrong and are going to hell.