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To: epicure who wrote (1070)	8/2/2006 8:14:06 PM
From: Brumar89	Respond to of 1233

That "contemplate my demise" and the "like to see me dead" that prompted my post is over the top crazy talk. It's not the kind of thing people say "tongue in cheek". People may think plenty of negative things about you but it is nonsense for you to use language that extreme - especially about "lots of people". Clearly the remark upset you. .... Did you think it was aimed at you? Among others, hell yeah. I think it was a general accusation thrown out at all those who have had unpleasant posts with you, in general. Now, I can't say it "upset" me cause as I've mentioned elsewhere I get called fascist and un-American all the time on SI. I don't care about online insults. It's normal to get them. What was unique about your comment was the underhanded subtle masking of the accusation and the way you depicted yourself as a victim of some undefined other's will - the passive aggressive angle. BTW just who are the "lots of people" who would like to see you dead? I think you should say who you think harbors homicide in their heart for you or take back the general charge. As for passive aggression, my post to you was meant to be aggressive- if you thought that ending was passive, clearly I was not forceful enough. I know passive aggression is meant to be aggressive. That's the point. And your closing in the earlier post was a good example of the game playing I referenced: In the psychoanalytic theory of transactional analysis, many types of passive-aggressive behavior are interpreted as "games" with a hidden psychological payoff, and are classified into stereotypical scenarios with names like "See What You Made Me Do" and "Look How Hard I've Tried". It was an aggressive response to an out of the blue attack It wasn't out of the blue. It was prompted by the accusation you made. By remarking on it, I got it acknowledged. And denied, of course. And I say again, if you treat other people the way you treated me, I expect they too will find your behavior lacking in that sort of adult courtesy we expect from people in 3d And if you engage in the same sort of passive aggressive putdowns to people in your 3d life, then .... well, if I finished the sentence it would be an attack, wouldn't it? You will no doubt believe your attack was completely justified (talk about "see what you made me do"- look in a mirror), ... Clever tactic. Turn around the accusation. Though a little transparent here. I should not defend myself at all. No, you should be upfront about your postings and not play games. People notice, realize what's going on, and - horrors - may comment on it.