"Dave" wrote in message
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Some of the things I've seen people say here would get them a severe
beating, or DEAD if they were talking to a person live. I also guess that
depends on who they are talking to.

Well, *that* is a funny commentary on human society. Personally, I grew up
with the "sticks and stones..." philosophy taught to me. Why would I
physically attack a person just because they are making an ass of
themselves? But you're right...there are plenty of people out there who
react just that way. (I guess refer back to my "most people are idiots"
post ).

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Think about it this way before you post, wuld you say this to a person
face? Don't just say "of course", really think about it, and think about
social ettiquette.

One of the other funny things is that some people have accused me of saying
things I wouldn't say to a person face to face (keep in mind here that they
are saying this about statements that are decidedly not ad hominem attacks
nor that use foul language). Those people obviously haven't met me face to
face. I say what I think, and my friends know that. They are still my
friends, and most of them appreciate that I say what I think.

That's not particularly germane to your point (which was about blatantly
offensive statements), but I still find the situation ironic.

As far as the explicitly offensive stuff goes, if anything, I'm more likely
to use rude or foul language in person than here. It's much easier to take
things back face to face. (Though, I obviously try to avoid it in any
context).

Pete