i think i'd just rather let it die. i don't believe the people in this conversation are sociopaths themselves, and i don't have time to argue the definition with them.
as you can tell, i've also decided to not show up on the list of online users anymore. i'd prefer my role in this community changed to that of just developer, and owner. i have no interest in conversations with the majority of members here who i find to be very low functioning.