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From: logajan@ns.network.com (John Logajan)
Newsgroups: news.newusers.questions
Subject: Re: To flame, or not to flame...
Message-ID: <1584@ns.network.com>
Date: 21 Aug 89 03:40:28 GMT
References: <20393@sequent.UUCP>
Sender: logajan@ns.network.com (John Logajan)
Organization: Network Systems Corp. Mpls MN
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In article <20393@sequent.UUCP>, brians@sequent.UUCP (Brian Sheets) writes:
> new users who come here with the intent of learning things getting 
> flamed for for not knowing something.

I think there is much true about the notion that computer people are not
necessarily the best at human relations.  (Of course, neither is Morton
Downy.)

How many times I have seen Net Gods flame and belittle -- and then
sanctimoniously call to Netiquette as their sacred badge of honor.

It does no good to get in a flame fest with these guys, because they
truely believe they hold the moral high ground -- and anything is justified
in defense of their positions.

Since hoping the situation will change won't actually make it change -- the
best we can do is be aware of the situation -- and otherwise ignore the
abusive Net Gods.

Take it from a battle scard warrior -- with very recent wounds.

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