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[tree_and_leaf]

Sigh. I knew there was a reason that I had a bad feeling about checking my mail. Isn't it amazing how violent arguments tend to break out on your journal while you're away for the weekend?

I shouldn't have to say this, but: lots of people on my flist have wildly differing views on various issues, and I expect that most of you would probably think that I'm completely wrong on one or other of my cherished beliefs (or vague assumptions). And that's fine. What's not fine is when it leads to incivility and drama. I know that to a certain extent that acceptability is in the eye of the beholder, but I'd appreciate it if we can all try to be polite to each other; in particular, I'd prefer it if private rows are not made public here, and also if people could try to stay on topic and not drag in unrelated matters as if they proved something about the question in hand.

Commenting is off; thank you to those who resisted the temptation to get wanky.

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I did not return after I left my comment, because I felt fairly sure it would get a flaming. I did not want to start yet another poison thread. As it happens, I gather that I was not the one who caught all the flames. Just goes to show - it's a stupid and unpredictable world.

[tree_and_leaf]

The internet is a very odd place, certainly.

My post was probably an over-reaction, given that the dust had settled as far as my journal went, but that's what happens when you come back after all the excitement, I suppose. Anyway, thanks for commenting here.