> Josh writes:
>
> >Folks,
> >
> >I have noticed in the last couple of weeks a disturbing (to me) trend
> >in the posting style in s.b.e., namely, a marked decline in politeness.
> >I certainly don't want to point the finger at particular posters (I
> >mean, that sort of defeats the purpose, doesn't it?), but I would ask,
> >on my own behalf, and on behalf of the readership, that you each think
> >carefully before you post your posts. Are you being snarky? Snippy?
> >Supercilious?
> >
> >In short, are you being a jerk?
> >
> >If so, stop. There's no need to point out to someone that s/he is an
> >idiot; it's okay to suggest that they may be mistaken about something.
> >
> >It's an old saw, but good advice nonetheless: If you can't say semething
> >nicely, don't say it. Please.
> >
> >*hugs*
> >
> >Your beloved moderator
>
> I would like to not only second your comments but to suggest to The
Beloved
> Moderator that he begin rejecting postings that contain such ad hominen
> comments.
>
> [moderator's note: I breathe a sigh of relief that I am not the only
> one to perceive the general loss of civility. I do point out, however,
> that I am not empowered (by the charter) to reject articles on the
> basis of style -- alas -- but only on the basis of content. I do admit,
> however, that I have on occasion stepped into a debate to urge the
> combatants to tone it down, or even to let it go for a bit. I dislike
> having to do this, of course; it's much better for the group as a whole
> and for posters as individuals to recognize when they're being impolite
> and for them (posters) to rectify that to begin with. Otherwise, they
> run the risk of being perceived as whiny/snippy/twinky jerks. And the
> group becomes not much better than talk.origins, That Festering Sewer.
> And we don't want THAT, now do we? - JAH]
>
RKS:
You mean to say there has been a down and dirty slug-fest here at lil'ol
sci.bio.evolution and I missed out?  Damn!!  And I had so much snarkyiness,
Snippiness, Superciliousness and general insults pent up ready to share.
Will someone please drop me a line next time the E-Fists start to fly?

:)

Kind Regards,
Robert Karl Stonjek.
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