On Dec 22, 2009, at 5:44 PM, db wrote:
I'd like to think that my critique and my questions re: Mac OS
weren't because I am dumb or nasty.
I sent a response that covered your issues and included links to some
great articles that offered further explanations. I even sent info
about third-par
Years ago when I joined this list, I found it to be very supportive,
especially of newbies. There was very little slamming of anyone and
while the Mac versus PC opinions were out there, the wars had yet to
begin. Now it appears that some of the regular posters have no trouble
bashing anyone's post,
This list has been careful to not get into risky illegal discussion
territory but it hasn't seemed to exhibit similar caution about
exercising good list etiquette re: interpersonal respect..
I've seen decidedly more and more name calling , personal slights, and
non value-added chatting etc on
