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The perspective I. have, alex_d, is that everyone here deserves to be treated with respect. I am actually unconcerned with the points you wish to argue, so long as they're not inherently disrespectful to anyone (I realize that your last comment was meant flippantly, but it comes awfully close to that line).
Clearly, I am not alone in this perspective.
The reason I've stayed around this forum as long as I have, and become so active in it, is that the folks here treat each other respectfully. It's pretty unique in that regard. Most forums are virtual snake-pits of insult, counter-insult and endless sniping, and I don't want to see MobileRead degenerate in to such a place.
No one is suggesting that you not express your opinions, all we're asking is that you be a little gentler about it. This is an important part of our society at large, not just this forum.
A lot of folks seem to think that it's not worth being respectful to others these days, and they seem to regard the less than welcoming reaction their disrespect garners them as proof that it's okay to be disrespectful. The reality is that being nice to others generally means they'll be nice back. And there's always time to get nasty later, if that turns out to be appropriate.
All that name calling, condescension, and other such personal attacks do, is to tacitly admit the lack of any actual argument that can withstand discussion, and rile people up.
I value the mature respectful atmosphere around here, and I'm pretty confident the other Editors and the Administrators do as well. A lot of people have put a lot of effort into creating and maintaining it. All I'm asking in return is a bit of cooperation on that effort.
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