On 30 Jan 2007 07:09:23 -0800, wrote in
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Just because you are reading into something and making your
own intrepretations about it doesn't make it so.

That is an astute observation. It could equally be said of your
inference of Mr. Kraus's initial comment, and many others I have
observed over the years.

It's surprising how personal viewpoint, sensitivities and
defensiveness shape our perspectives, and comprehension of the
authors' intended meaning. Personally, I strive to overcome such
personal bias by overlooking any perceived malice that lacks a
concrete and undeniably apparent intent to offend. But, alas, I am
human too....

Responding cordially to questionable comments permits the author of
them to elaborate on their viewpoint, and remove some of the doubt in
subsequent follow up articles.

Mr McNicoll was notorious for pursuing this 'give 'em enough rope'
rhetorical device to the point of absurdity. But it was effective in
providing a forum for the offending author to dig his hole deeper and
deeper without resorting to blatant confrontation.