Tyrone Slothrop (RocketMan), you say:
It's just words; they can't hurt you.
I think many people, nations, reputations, organization, etc. have been destroyed by "just words." Somewhere I heard the phrase: "The pen is mightier than the sword." Words can and do hurt. I believe the practive of flaming has probably hindered many people's participation and contribution to discussions on the net. Some words that can hurt you: - death threats - "You're fired" - "I don't want to see you ever again." - "You're ideas are stupid; take them somewhere else." - "We see no option but to declare war!" you get the idea. Flaming is unproductive. Wonderer p.s. I am ashamed; messages will be signed soon. Here's a detached signature of this message. -----BEGIN PGP MESSAGE----- Version: 2.3 iQBVAgUALM/zPR1kTJuroDD9AQGpVAH/Y7rQ86YcC91Fi19UfyVv607NSwQu063K c++LRh5Y7D/CrZZNkPkmiE1melwNvXruoLx3dP8w38HacT090/Jx+w== =aJVa -----END PGP MESSAGE----- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- To find out more about the anon service, send mail to help@anon.penet.fi. Due to the double-blind, any mail replies to this message will be anonymized, and an anonymous id will be allocated automatically. You have been warned. Please report any problems, inappropriate use etc. to admin@anon.penet.fi.