Responding to Monster Machine

I received the following letter from "Monster Machine" one of my common critics. I'd originally commented:

I don't know who this "Monster Machine" is, but I'd love to know what username he uses when posting to my blog, so I can address the questions he feels I've left unanswered.

This is the reply he sent:

I have used the anonymous tag in the past amongst other names, but I am now posting under the name Evidence. And I do believe you have left many posts unanswered which leads me to believe you are an internet troll.

I do believe you have ignored my comments as well as those of many others on your blog. You do occasionally respond to some comment, but very sporadically. I have left several comments and questions on your blog which you have ignored, hence my assumption you are a troll.

However, if you wish to debate the merits of posts on your blog, I am certainly up for the challenge. I will not do so in email, nor do I plan letter writing.

If I ask a question, I would like an answer. I feel I deserve one. I have taken the time out of my day to read your blog and make a comment. A courtesy would be for you to take the time to reply. If you don't, then there's no point in my reading and commenting on your blog. I will also not respond to childish name calling, etc. I will not do so with you , and I expect the same courtesy.

I must say, after reading the anticornswalled blog, I am not expecting much by way of debate. Given your comments on his blog, you claim to have little time to respond. So the ball is essentially in your court. If I make a comment, and see you have made a new post without responding to my comments, I will simply walk away.

My sporadic replies to comments stems not from an unwillingness to respond, but to time constraints. I've been going through the process of applying for, enrolling in and moving to attend a seminary program. My life has, quite literally, been turned upside down. I've moved to an unfamiliar area of the country to pursue the education needed to be properly ordained as a minister, like my older brother before me. I've long been involved with the local church, once going so far as to act as an interim pastor before my brother's ordination. My continued involvement in and enjoyment of church activities has only strengthened my resolve and commitment to the very clear calling I've felt for so many years.

I will respond as best I can to the comments made to my posts. I will not however waste my time responding to the unthinking criticism offered by people posting thoughtless knee jerk reactions in place of an actual response. One only has a finite amount of time for such nonsense when learning Greek.