From: Deborah Harrell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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To: Killer Bs Discussion <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: What are the real rules? Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2004 16:09:13 -0700 (PDT)
Julia wrote: "You know what would really help? It would really help if there were a rule observed, not just specially for the name member of the list, but for *everyone*, not to assume knowing someone else's motivation for saying whatever. <snip> "It's a form of disrespect, IMO, and the interpersonal problems around here arise from one person disrespecting another for whatever reason. If you can't reply to something in a manner that doesn't respect the person whose words you're replying to, maybe you should think twice about sending that response."
Bang on. I've tried to follow that ideal -- although I've certainly failed, rather appallingly, in the past.
The problem of posts that are perceived as blatantly insulting has been raised several times in the past year or so; I think that some have made an effort to revise their style of address (at least part of the time!), yet others have not. So I'm seconding Julia's request.
I'll tell y'all something right now - I'm just gonna be myself. And I expect nothing less from everyone else.
-Travis "the pot calling the kettle a subtle shade of grey" Edmunds
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