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

To: MulhollandDrive who wrote (59299)	9/20/2002 7:30:16 PM
From: TimF	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

I think I agree with that. But I would consider a command to be an action, at least if there is a reasonable expectation that it will be followed. I would also say that people can rightfully face legal consequences for their words. Fraud or threats or slander could result in legal action. I don't think words that are meerly offensive of demeaning should. Tim

To: MulhollandDrive who wrote (59299)	9/20/2002 7:56:24 PM
From: The Philosopher	Respond to of 82486

Excellent article. Bang on. I may have to get the book. Thanks for bringing it to our attention, especially at this time when it is so central to the discussion. I wish I had gotten to your post before I wrote my last few -- I could have saved a lot of finger labor by just citing the article.

To: MulhollandDrive who wrote (59299)	9/20/2002 8:10:16 PM
From: epicure	Respond to of 82486

That is a fascinating and topical article.

To: MulhollandDrive who wrote (59299)	9/22/2002 12:07:23 AM
From: one_less	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

Good article. It seems to be saying that communication does not happen unless there is a respondant sender and receiver. It is hard to believe that anyone would post a message on this thread without at least the expectation that it will be received and processed by others. It is possible for a post to be completely overlooked but I don't think that is the norm, especially among the frequent flyers here. It is impossible for people to post have other people read, process, and respond to the posts, simultaneously claiming to remain uneffected. Especially when the posts are laden with emotionally charged banter.