On Thu, 2004-03-11 at 00:14, Craig Sanders wrote: > but i forget - certain words in the English language are allegedly beyond the > pale, they are a magically perfect excuse for ignoring the actual substance of > what someone has to say and to instead concentrate on whining about a few > choice words.
Actually, that is the point. If you were to come to me and use that same language I would ask you to come back when you calmed down and could rationally discuss the subject. If you persisted, I would walk away. I don't treat people in that fashion, and don't tollerate it from others. Your choice of words immediately cheapens or discredits your argument, no matter how valid it might be. You can choose to work within the boundaries set by society, or be ignored until you do. In international societies (yes, Debian is an international society) where individual morals and norms of behaviour vary greatly, one needs to lean toward the "more polite or formal" mannerisms in public forums if they wish to be heard (and not killfiled) by the greatest number of people. Pat -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
