> If someone is genuinely trying to explain an EE point then, even
> if they don't get it quite right, a gentle pointer in the right direction
> is liable to be most productive. we all get it wrong technically
> sometimes. Given how much annoyance even the gentlest of
> public remonstrance such as this is liable to generate :-), you
> can imagine how bad it feels when someone starts criticising
> you and/or your ideas impolitely in public. Lets try and keep the
> party a happy one. Public name calling escalates all too quickly
> to major flame wars and too often ends up with someone leaving
> the list :-(.
>
> Russell

Hear hear. I'm on the verge of unsubscribing because of the too
numerous pissy replies and obnoxious personalities. This used
to be a fun place, but I'm getting fed up trying to avoid having my
day spoiled by people's bad manners and big-mouthed opinions.
More than one person on this list is deleted at my server - I don't
want their stuff anywhere near me. Disagreements (especially if
backed up with explanation) are fine, but not when it degenerates
into abuse. And, as you say, often unnecessarily publicly, which
is just twisting the knife - a point I've made recently to admin

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