AOF:

Trust me friend, with the way I boldly put my mind to text here, my email
looks like it speaks to the son of satan... you are not alone...

If you empower anothers' opinion, that is your error... nor do I find that
an excuse for someone to drop to as low, or even lower in behavior in
their defense (yes, I have been guilty of this error, you are not alone.)

I, myself, may disagree with you, your lifestyle or your views... however,
.... no less than the trees or the stars, you have a right to be here...
(from a favorite song of mine, and I value its' statement.)

Behave in a manner which others respect, in doing so, you assist me, then
I am not so tempted to drop to low tactics... perhaps if we both do it,
it will inspire others, ya think?

Warmest regards,
John

On Fri, 12 Aug 2005 21:01:42 -0700, an_old_friend wrote:


John Smith wrote:
AOF:

Making slurs to anothers' mental state is more a form of making a point,
doing a wake-up call, striking them over the head with a "text 2x4", etc...

it is libel, and is an afront to the disabled

Don't take it so personal and you will not be so tempted to drop into
vulgarities... a slightly better tactic, don't you agree?

I call things by there right name, calling **** caviar would not change
the taste

But it is quite personal

I am tired of receiving email of stevie's picture and the phrase "the
thing your ever see"

Tired of the threats and tired of watching him threaten others

I can call his bluff on these matter, so I will, it is a matter of
principle


If I drop into a newsgroup, and see one using vulgarities (yes, I have
done it, and regret it)--I tend to form a negative opinion of them,
sometimes I am unable to reform that opinion--others probably have my
failing... do you see my point?

you know in the long run I choose to judged on who I am, that is person
that would answer stuff like stevie with the word "Bull****" if that is
how I felt. I 'd address Stevie the same way if were in the same room.

anyone that wants to not like me for that, well that is ok by me,
plenty of people don't like me, but those that do like me like me and
can be trusted generaly

Don't get so "blinded" you focus on the personality of the individual,
focus on what he is saying, form your attacks to the principal(s), not the
person... now making helpful suggestions on how an individual can improve
his short-comings is a positive venture. sly-grin

If stevie wants to even get near principlas you might have a point

but stevie has some problem not sure just what since he is an LPN. My
mother in RN and could have her license pulled for claiming someone was
"a danger to themselves or others" without properly reporting it and
BEING able to back it up

you will note that Stevie hasn't responded after trying another threat
to "be carefull what I ask for posts"

... just a suggestion, of course you will do as you see fit ...

of Course I will but thank you for your concern

John