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From: rainbow@ihuxe.UUCP
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Subject: support vs opposition
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Date: Mon, 16-Jul-84 19:39:22 EDT
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Posted: Mon Jul 16 19:39:22 1984
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I have made an observation in the last couple of weeks which mystifies
me in that I dont understand it and was hoping to get some insight and
analysis. The point in question is why does one receive a lot of private
support mail yet the ratio is exactly opposite when considering articles
posted in opposition. I was first wondering if this is pretty much 
standard from other people's experiences, and second, what is the why
behind it all. Note that this does not take into account any independent
postings of opinions. Just the ones that directly reference another
article(generally with the use of quotes) and then commenting. 
  
I would like to take this time to thank Jim for pointing out to me
my oversight in misspelling Alan's name once. Alan, I sincerely apologize.
I will try to do a better job proofreading my articles in the future.

I would not like to thank Jim for the rest of his comments spanning two
articles continuing in the style lately popularized of personal attacks 
with total disregard for the issues at hand.

I will also admit guilt to having a nasty habit at times in treating people
exactly as I perceive them. It has been brought to my attention that this
attitude is inappropriate especially with consideration to casual observers
no matter what my motivation was. I apologize for that too, and I will try to
remember this in the future. I would like to thank those of you who took
the time and effort to see through all the muck and bothered to understand
what I was trying to say.

Robert