Hi all, I really, honestly think this thread has gone on quite long enough--it has degenerated into an argument over whether or not OT posters have taken the hint, and I really don't see that getting anywhere. So, to summarize what I think has been said so far:
1) Offtopic posts are out of control (including this thread). 2) This is a problem and needs to stop. 3) People are angry, whether because of the offtopic posts or because of other people being angry at them. 4) People have a right to express themselves. 5) BUT perhaps there are better places. There were more points on both/all sides, but to keep my inbox readable I've been deleting as I read and so can't speak to them. Anyway, I know this is presumptuous of me, but I guess I would just like to request that anyone posting to this or /any/ offtopic thread first read through the whole thread and/or any summaries of the thread and determine whether you are repeating yourself or others. At this point, I think a great many relevant points have been made and perhaps people can just take a step back, think, breathe, and then if they have something that will definitely contribute to a *discussion* rather than an *argument*, THEN post it. That way, we avoid repeating each other. Also, if people do take the time to step away from the computer for a few minutes before drafting an angry response (righteously or not; I make no claims to know who is "right"), I feel that this can perhaps be more productive and less inarticulately furious (anger is fine, but everyone should remember there are people on the receiving end of your messages). Sorry to sound all pious and know-it-all-y, but when people are arguing over numbers of posts, who outranks whom, and whether or not people get the point, it's time for everybody to take a break. Hoping for a resolution without bloodshed, Amy -- Computers are not intelligent. They only think they are. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
