Re: On PR-actions, signatures and debate

["Anthony G. Atkielski" <anthony at atkielski.com>]

Doug Ewell writes:

> Does it make a difference, when someone is speaking to you in
> person, whether they talk in a normal speaking voice or shout into
> your ear with a bullhorn?

Not if I have access to ear protection (the equivalent of a delete
key, in this scenario).

> Does it matter if they call you by insulting names, or question your
> integrity or motives, because your opinion differs from theirs?

No.

> If these things don't matter to you, in speech or on mailing lists,
> then I have to hand it to you: you are indeed a more tolerant person
> than I am.

Thank you.

> Anthony, if you wish to go on thinking that my objection to Jefsey's
> behavior is merely a smokescreen for disagreeing with his opinions,
> you are entitled to do so and there is nothing I can do to change
> your mind.

Okay.

> I do disagree with Jefsey's opinions ...

Ah.  A coincidence, I'm sure.


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