Hi Allan,
Nothing specifically thread-relevant here -- just a general observation. I visit UT less & less nowadays. Checking in just now, I am amused to find the same people are always saying the same things over and over. (Particularly in the 'chatter' area.) The topics may change, sure, but the plot does not. ...and FWIW, I got your point. :-)

Good luck,
Steven-

>John,
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>I learned my lesson a year or so ago not to attempt to engage in a lenghty debate with you.
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>My point was that, for everyone here, it is imporant to realize that while we may not intend to respond to posts in a manner that results in the other person taking the comments 'personally' - if that is the effect - then the comments were indeed personal.
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>In other words if I say to Joe Blow, "You don't know what you're talking about..." - when in fact he does not know what he is talking about - this would be a statement of fact - it would also a statement which would be taken personally by poor old Joe.
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>I think alot of us, myself included, seem to forget this when we respond to posts occasionally here.
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>And I think we should all attempt to read the the words we type from the other person's point of view before hitting the 'send' button.
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>That was the point I was attempting to make. I'll let you have the last word.
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>AKW
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>>If that is so, then it is up to Ken to draw that conclusion, not you or anybody else. Of course, if I annoy you, simply add me to your twit filter, ignore me, and move on...
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>>This whole episode shows once again, what an unlevel playing field it is. Mind you, I am not complaining or crying over it. Rather, I recognize the reality for what it is...
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>>As I said, since the discussion was between me and Ken, it is up to Ken to make that determination. Of course, you are entitled to your opinions and comments. Unlike many here, I believe in equal protection as far as that issue is concerned.
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>>< JVP >