At 11:46 PM 9/26/99 -0400, Mario wrote:
>One last thing. I have to agree with Lance. The etiquette in the
>conversations seems to be degenerating for no apparent reason. If we all
>had all the answers, there wouldn't be a need for this list. And if any
>single person out there has all the answers, please be kind enough to
>provide them completely the first time around to minimize any chance for
>conversing or for having your absolute answers questioned.

As the 'someone' who has apparently 'degenerated' the list etiquette, I
would like everyone to know my intent was not to 'slang' anyone. You will
note I answered each of Thomas' posts at length and objectively.

I will admit, however, to some frustration in the communication of
concepts, so my last attempt tried to be provocatively blunt into order to
be perfectly clear. Seeing the snippets out of context make it obvious they
could be taken to be sarcastic instead of blunt. So I apologize to all for
any offense and will try to curb similar inclinations in the future.


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