Russell McMahon wrote:
> Presumably you are happy with the idea of EVERYONE compromising to
> some extent in order to get as close to something that most are happy
> with as possible ? :-)

I don't know until I see what the compromises are, but I don't think that's
possible.

I do think this is not something you can do half way.  Either you allow
straight talk and the higher technical content that comes with it, or you
don't.  The How to Ask Questions article is a distillation of years of
experience and presumably some give and take and compromises.  It is
referenced often on various lists and groups.  A wussy half in half out
approach will just as likely serve neither end.

You can have a list with straight talk and high technical content, or you
can have a list that becomes a glorified Kaffe Klatsch with ever so polite
content free niceties.  Pick one.

I also think that a vocal and wordy minority are trying to impose their will
on the quieter and somewhat disgusted majority.  Hold a poll if you want to
prove me wrong.  If a solid majority want PC, I'll shut up and either
largely or completely go away.  If however, as I suspect, it's the other way
around, I expect you to back off instead.  And yes, this is a "put up or
shut up" challenge, although it goes both ways.


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