I'm not trying to say that you've been programmed by someone, or that you're being mindless.

It's just that sometimes views are so strongly held that discussion is very drawn out - I was being a bit flippant.

Thanks for the invite to the group. I will take you up on your offer, I'll also have a read through your site - it looks very interesting.

EDIT: I should point out, if I had to choose a school of philosophy, it would be existentialism - we might be a bit like oil and water.