Hi Erik --

>>Do you really not know what words are not acceptable?
>>In what part of the world?
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>Give me a break.
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>Are you truly that ignorant, that you're not aware social standards vary geographically? Sometimes quite dramatically?

I'm aware. Just not convinced that global geography is as much of an issue as general social responsibility.

To whom? And what exactly defines "social responsibility" if not "community norms" -- and, here's the clincher, this is a global community, is it not?

>>Consider this: the list contains the word a**. Do I get kicked off for saying something like "I made an a** of my self"?
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>>Dunno. The BBOFT contains that word, too, right? WWJD?
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>Lost me there. I don't know what these acronyms are.
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>BBOFT = Big Book Of Fairie Tales
>WWJD = What Would Judas Do (or so I'm told)

Still lost.

That's okay. You're probably better off. <g>

>Joining the discussions on a board for the sole purpose of seeing how fast you can get kicked off is your prerogative.
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>What makes you think that's why I'm here? (You're wrong, of course, but I'm curious as to why.)

You've stated your motives elsewhere. I'm not saying that's the only reason, but it's the best I can come up with, given your lack of technical contribution here.

Thank you for that last bit of intellectual honesty. No, it's not my only reason, nor was it even much of a reason at all. Rather, it was a point of amusement; nothing more, nothing less.

(Which would be quite welcome, BTW, I have a good deal of respect for your programming abilities, and general knowledge base- I've seen it displayed elsewhere.)

If anyone posted to the VB sections, I might attempt to contribute where I feel able. (But, thanks.)

>I think its unfair to punish an entire community because of your beef with one individual who called you a name in a conversation with somebody else.
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>No one called me a name. What's your beef?

You have expressed offense at JK's comment to Nancy.

I consider Nancy a good friend. Yes, it bothers me when friends are treated that way.

I would think that it wouldn't bother you unless you thought he was referring to you. I could be wrong.

Right. You were wrong.

This is a childish conversation. You are attempting to argue philosophy, and I am attempting to argue practicality and social responsibility. I am fully aware and in agreement with all of the principles you argue,

Cool. If it's not a subject you feel relevent, let's drop it.

I am just respectfully asking that you treat others here with a measure of respect.

I try to live by the Golden Rule, here and elsewhere.

Thanks... Karl


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