On Sun, 16 Nov 2008, Nick Arnett wrote:

> On Sun, Nov 16, 2008 at 6:52 PM, David Hobby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>>
>> That's too bad, and sounds like an extreme
>> response.  May I suggest simply killfiling
>> the source of your irritation as an intermediate
>> option?
>
>
> I'd agree, or just consider asking yourself this question before hitting
> Send:  "Am I trying to change somebody other than myself?"  If the answer is
> yes, discard it or re-write until you're satisfied that you are just
> discussing the issue, not trying to change the other person.
>
> I am very, very slow to respond to requests to remove people from the list.
> It is appalling how lethargic I become.

I'm just contrary.  And slow to do for others what, in theory, they should 
be able to do for themselves.

(At least, that's where I am this month.)

        Julia

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