Re: [UC] My apologies to the list

[Glenn moyer]

There have been many instances where posters on this list refer to other people by nicknames -- especially  childlike diminutives (e.g., "Ricky"). Dave, I missed that.  I've had some dialogue with Ricky M...  Of course, he signs his name, Ricky, but I never thought of this as childish.  When people are arguing in good faith, it's important to respect their names. Now, I've often referred to a Van Helder character as Mikey.  I want to draw attention to the continuously puerile, disruptive, and obnoxious RESPONSES that he injects into the conversations of others.  Of course, careful readers have probably noticed that Mikey heckles other contributors and NEVER offers anything close to mature adult responses.  (As you suggest, I try to intervene when I can) We all need to be careful about politically correct stances, when we are defending indefensible tactics that need to be confronted.  Remember, the obnoxious dishonest characters who screamed "civility" before Penn offered them the ability to censor members of the local community?  Thanks for your thoughts, Glenn   -----Original Message----- From: Dave Axler Sent: Oct 7, 2011 12:28 AM To: univcity Subject: Re: [UC] My apologies to the list Rick, Your request to Brian regarding the use of "Rick" or "Richard," rather than "Rick" is quite reasonable. I hope that, regardless of whatever other disagreements you might have, he'll honor that request. (And besides, it might have been an unintentional typo, not a deliberate insult.) After all, it's your name, and as a matter of courtesy, other folks should certainly respect your decision as to  which forms of it are used. Since you feel so strongly about the issue, though, I'm wondering why you haven't spoken out before. There have been many instances where posters on this list refer to other people by nicknames -- especially  childlike diminutives (e.g., "Ricky"). In fact, this occurs several times in the sequence of posts where your  request showed up, both before and after it appeared. It's usually clear from the context that these are deliberate, not accidental, actions. One might even consider them ad hominem attacks -- "insulting or belittling one's opponent in order to attack his claim or invalidate his argument," as Wikipedia describes it. So, I'll ask: Is it only your own name that you'll defend, or will you take now a stand for similar treatment of all list-users, regardless of their positions on the larger issues? Dave Axler On 10/5/11, Richard Conrad <rdcon...@verizon.net> wrote: P.S.  I assume you are referring to me as 'Rich', though you have never known me to use that name, rather:  Rick Conrad, or Richard Conrad... Please at this time I ask... do not call me Rich, Brian, if you would be so kind. :>) "Can't we all just try to get along"  - Rodney King Rick Conrad ---- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see .