Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2001 06:50:00 -0700
From: David Geelan <dgeelan-AT-Ualberta.ca>
Subject: Re: PKF: for and against Bill R.


G'day all

I think it's very unfortunate that the list has pretty much deteriorated into a
content-free ad hominem slanging match: I don't think we're getting far with
that, or learning much. As posted earlier, I disagree with Bill's position in a
couple of particulars, but it's possible to do that without resorting to attack.
This is the other side of 'bending over backward to be fair to everyone'. I'm not
trying to limit the *topics* that are discussed on this list - its eclecticism is
one of its charms, IMO. But we've always tried to make the list a site for civil,
but passionate, discussion, and it's always a pity when we fall short of that
standard. It's possible to agree or disagree passionately with a point of view
without attacking the holder of that opinion.

Bravus

"It's too early in the morning for epistemology, and I have no coffee."
- Morbid Curiosity in alt.cyberpunk

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