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Ken Moren (kenm@pc-1861.bc.rogers.wave.ca)
Thu, 3 Dec 1998 01:21:34 -0800 (PST)
On Wed, 2 Dec 1998, Roberto Pavan wrote:
> Ken Moren wrote:
>
> > >
> > Hear, hear. What is it about this medium that turns normally resonable,
> > polite people so rude. Why is it so many allow themselves the quick,
> > knee-jerk, emotional response to some posting or other that they would
> > never do in a face to face situation? Instant gratification?
>
> In defense of the "rude poster", he did go on to give some pretty good
> advice.
>
Perhaps I should have chnged the "Subject" line :)
I was referring to rude posts in general; not just here, but in other
lists and newsgroups as well. I'm curious as to why people who would
normally exercise restraint in a face to face situation would drop all
pretense of politeness in the online posting environment, as all too
frequently seems to happen.
Regards,
Ken
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