Homer wrote:.....There is an old saying;
"Never get in an argument with an idiot in public, the onlookers can't tell the difference"!
Here endith my participation in this thread!!!
Doh!
Homer
Indeed.....
however, you appeared to have corrupted Mark Twain, who was himself I believe taking a general meaning from a verse of the 'Proverbs' (biblical) in reference to a 'fool' not an idiot - while ultimately you've possibly confused and misquoted the great George Carlin in relation to an 'idiot' (my preferred of the two)...
For the record as well as the use of the correct quote in the future, it goes like this;
(George Carlin)
“Never argue with an idiot. They will only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience.”
If however you do prefer the Twain version then please;
(Mark Twain)
“Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.”
Hope I've clarified that for you
In all seriousness, no need to take the 'no further part' stance, if everyone agreed all the time.... it would be very boring around these parts....