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Default Yet ANOTHER rude self-appointed newsgroup policeperson

Jack Schidt® wrote:

> "Naomi Darvell" > wrote in message
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> Goofus says:
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>>> 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.
>>>

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> Gallant says:
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>> 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.
>>

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> Sorry, just back from the dentist. Huh? oh, no cavities.
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> Jack Highlights
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How would Politeness Man handle the situation?

Bob Hanky