Yet ANOTHER rude self-appointed newsgroup policeperson
"Naomi Darvell" > wrote in message
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Goofus says:
> >the only way to get her to change her ways (Sylvia, that is, not quoting
> >context, and not attributing quotes when she does) is to treat her like a
> >troll and not respond to her blatherings.
> >
> >If she sees that people really don't appreciate her style, and don't
> >understand what the hell she's talking about, she might (though it's
> >unlikely) change her style and adopt the conventions we all use to
> >communicate with clarity.
> >
>
Gallant says:
> I don't think it ever hurts to set an example with politeness. If you
treat
> people contemptuously and they don't know why, they're not likely to try
to
> change to suit you.
>
Sorry, just back from the dentist. Huh? oh, no cavities.
Jack Highlights
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