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From: cs162ffl@sdcc18.ucsd.EDU (John Schultz)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: Re: CBM and upgrade paths ( My two cents ).
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Date: Wed, 11-Nov-87 20:27:45 EST
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Reply-To: cs162ffl@sdcc18.ucsd.edu.UUCP (John Schultz)
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  The simple solution to hushing the net.babies is to simply ingore
their cries.  Typical sociopaths love attention, positive or
negative and they'll do whatever it takes to get it.
  I guarantee you, if no one responded to mwm et al, those single
postings would be passed up and covered with other more important,
creative mail that would promote learning and development.
  On the other hand, if everyone responds to all the flak, then the
flames are just propagated onto the next day, and the next, and so 
on.  If someone tears apart your message, let it pass.  You'll be
far greater than they by not responding.  
  Suggesting improvements is one thing, but repetious monotonic
degradation is certainly not going to please anyone, only generate
more of the same.
  If one *must* respond to a posting, just reply to the sender,
please don't make everyone else experience these people's insecurites.

  Yes, this posting is inconsistent as to what I have just written,
but with the exception that I will not respond to any non-creative
messages or anything that does not promote the general good.

  John 

Lighten up, guys. Let's get back to work.