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From: nop@cup.portal.com (Randy G Jouett)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: Re: Minix, Unix on the Amiga, and flames - Extingushed - fizzle
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Date: 14 Aug 89 04:43:07 GMT
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Deven,

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

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

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

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

Type at ya' later,

Randy
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