A couple of recent threads saw us going off topic and we found ourselves arguing the merits of capitalism vs. pitfalls of socialism.

Can you guess where I stand on the issue? If not I'll tell you.
Freedom is not compatible with socialism, and I'm more inclined to remain free and provide for myself than I am to accept handouts and be enslaved.
What about you?
I would argue a bit here but you're right that complete freedom isn't compatible with socialism.
But is it compatible with anything else than anarchy?
You're not free at all under capitalism either. Anyone cares to give me one capitalist country where you're free? But it's true that in equivalent situations, I'd say you might be less free in socialism than in capitalism.