[OT] was (Re: Memtest choice on dual boot)

[Bart Silverstrim]

Thorny wrote:

> Sometimes, there are people who, on lists, and, in forums, serve their own
> ego by trying to make someone who is currently ignorant of a topic feel
> diminished. <snip>

A big part of that is that people hide behind anonymity. You're seeing 
people's true character expressed in their words online, when they don't 
have to be held accountable for their actions and behavior.

> For example:
> 
> I could say to you, "don't post in HTML, idiot".
> 
> On the other hand, I might choose to say it, "please post in text only to
> this list as per the Mailing List Etiquette on this page".
> http://www.ubuntu.com/support/community/mailinglists/etiquette
> You can configure your mail client to use text only.
> 
> One of those ways has, in my opinion, a better chance to get the point
> across productively, however, both make the point and either might work. I
> have seen both work, though, I think, for different individuals.

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