Please allow me to stress my regret at disturbing your peace by writing in a mode you find offensive. The more I seek to avoid offense, the more offensive I become. I lament my inability to express courtesy in a form you might find fair. I refrain from further participation in this list. If anyone should require anything from me, for any reason, please email me directly. I shall be grateful to be your most obliging servant.
I suggest -- not for my own benefit -- that some among you make an effort to set out a FAQ or otherwise to publicize group norms. This might avoid future unpleasantness and help to further your goals, whatever they may be. Best of luck. -- -Xiong
