Marvin Giles wrote:
>
> Flame war: Exchanging personal attacks using electronic mail, news groups,
> or real time communications. (Simple definition.)
>
> How they get started: Usually someone takes offense at an opinion which was
> not intended to be taken personally or which differs from their own and
> replies in a visious or argumentative tone or by making personal comments
> about the author of the original opinion.
>
> How to prevent or stop them:
> Take a few hours to think about your response. Give yourself time to cool
> off.
> Don't take opinions personally. Often, the opinions expressed are not
> intended as personal attacks.
> Do not make personal comments about people who's opinions differ from your
> own.
> If you seriously object to something someone else has said, reply to that
> person privately not using a public forum.
> Don't respond at all. It's an old saying, but true..."it takes two to make
> an argument'.
>
> Marvin Giles.
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Or.....before saying or writing anything, apply this bit of ancient
wisdom:
1) Is it kind?
2) Is it true?
3) Is it necessary?
SOON!
Gaylon
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