From: hfinney@shell.portal.com (Hal Finney)

I'd like to expend some "reputation capital" here and ask people for a favor. I am worried about Larry Detweiler's obvious mental anguish. We tend to forget that we are dealing with real people on the net, flesh and blood human beings. Larry is obviously going through genuine difficulties here. As a member of our virtual community, I ask that we show him some compassion and consideration.

I agree. I was just about to post a message saying the same thing. At this point, some of the anti-L.D. posts are becoming downright cruel, and in my eyes amount to kicking a man when he's down. Why don't you give it (and him) a little rest? --Dave.