[QQ]However, I now realise that I was wrong. Dead wrong. I'll hold up my hands and concede that, and will start using xD over XD from now on.[/QQ]

You're not "Dead Wrong" at all. The majority of forum users seem to prefer using the "xD" over the "XD", but it's entirely up to you. Personally, I prefer "xD", but there's no definite right or wrong, is there?

In answer to your question, most of the time, I attempt to stick to my beliefs. It depends on the situation though, of course. If I realise I'm utterly and totally wrong about something, then I'll gladly admit my error and focus on the new belief/theory/line of thought. However, things aren't always that simple. Take religion, for instance. Nobody can say that they are 100% right all of the time, and there's always going to be some sort of endless debate raging on in EoEo. Well, perhaps not raging, but you get the picture.

Take something like spelling and grammar, and the situation becomes totally different. A few years ago, Nait informed me that my spelling of "Humerous" was actually supposed to be "Humorous". I quickly changed my posts and I've not made the same mistake since. What's the point in blindly arguing about something you know is your mistake? It's like the word "Definite". People here at EoFF seem to say "Definate" and "Definately" all the time - and it's wrong! All wrong!

Good thread.