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From: shadow@pawl.rpi.edu (Deven T. Corzine)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: Re: Minix, Unix on the Amiga, and flames - Extingushed - fizzle
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Date: 15 Aug 89 12:38:39 GMT
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In-reply-to: nop@cup.portal.com's message of 14 Aug 89 04:43:07 GMT


On 14 Aug 89 04:43:07 GMT, nop@cup.portal.com (Randy G Jouett) said:

Randy> I think I can speak for the entire net by saying that it isn't
Randy> that we don't agree with many of your well thought comments;
Randy> rather, it's the frame of mind and emphasis that you project in
Randy> a hostile manor.

Glad to meet you, Mr. Net.  No, it's only bad when I end up posting in
the middle of the night when I haven't had enough sleep...  or when I
see people posting stupid things...  and especially both!  *sigh*

Randy> In the short time that I have been on this earth I have
Randy> learned at least one important rule: if you want people to
Randy> listen to what you have to say, then do it in a mild tone, soft
Randy> voice. That is, don't SHOUT; it is an in-built nature to take
Randy> shouting as a hostile action. Also, rather than saying "THIS IS
Randy> THE WAY IT IS -- PERIOD!", try turning your statement into a
Randy> question. Not only will increase the discussion, it will also
Randy> give the person at the other end a chance to think about what
Randy> you are saying and flater him at the same time (e.g., your
Randy> asking for his advice).

Actually, I'm much more diplomatic in person than I must seem on the
net.  And, I don't shout.  But I will say what's on my mind.

Randy> I know that there is a real intelligent mind behind those
Randy> postings that you make, Deven. Hopefully, you will try this
Randy> suggestion and learn from it. BTW, I ignored the above
Randy> information for about 2-3 years after my father handed it over
Randy> to me :). Aren't dad's great!?

Ah, but would you think it might work?  ;-)

Randy> P.S.  This is not a "hey -- this is the way it is, idiot!" type
Randy> of posting, and I sure as heck hope it doesn't come out that
Randy> way. I would have e-mailed this, but I think that good info
Randy> like this should be shared.

Well, hey!  That's the way it is, idiot!  :-)

Randy> Type at ya' later,

Oh, save me.

Deven

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