>>>Especially since freedom of expression, even to point of making an ass out of
>>>oneself, has been--in the past--a cherished ideal of the on-line community.
>>Is, dammit, is!!!!!!!!
>Sorry, Garrett, but I may just have to flame you if you keep this up. It's
>definitely, certifiably has been.

Nope -- just depends on the company you keep. Check out the OR and slashdot.org for examples....