It is interesting what some people find rude which does not seem rude to others. I suspect that a neutral observer would look at my posts during the last few weeks and judge that they are not at all rude. I have been asking some uncomfortable questions, but not making any obviously rude remarks.
The interesting thing is that the data do not support the claim that my posts make people less likely to communicate here. Rather, just the opposite. If you look at the volume of non-JW posts as a function of JW-posts to this list, there is a remarkably large positive correlation. Anyone listen to Bill Maher? I disagree with a lot of what he says, but he is entertaining. He speaks his mind, and is not afraid to discuss uncomfortable issues. I have never found him rude, but I suspect others may have a different opinion. To each his own. Here's an example of an uncomfortable issue that he discusses: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bill-maher/new-rule-smart-president_b_253996.html _______________________________________________ http://mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l_mccmedia.com
