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Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?


To: epicure who wrote (54387)8/12/2002 9:22:51 AM
From: J. C. Dithers  Read Replies (3) | Respond to of 82486
 
Well, as usual <ggg> we are in full agreement on all of that.

If we somehow grow to be adults without realizing that we need to be discrete and circumspect about what we reveal of ourselves to other people ... well, then we have not been very observant in our growing up, nor are we learning from our experiences.

On the subject of what we mention about ourselves ... a pet peeve of mine is people who think it necessary or appropriate to provide frequent updates on their health and how they are feeling. I have my share of aches and pains and upset stomachs and the like, but I am not under the impression that everyone out there in cyberland wants me to keep them informed on a daily basis about how I am feeling. Somehow I just have the idea that all those other people have complaints of their own and don't need to be burdened with mine.

Of course this does not apply between you and me, so I know you will want to hear that when I woke up this morning, I had this pain in my ..........................................................................................................;-)



To: epicure who wrote (54387)8/12/2002 11:07:59 AM
From: Lazarus_Long  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 82486
 
That may all be true. At the same time, it says reams about the other person when they then use that information for harassment and blackmail.

Don't you agree?