[MD] Social level for humans only

[Platt Holden]

Horse,

Thanks. Fair enough. The only doubt left is what constitutes "provocative
remarks." The line between disagreement and provocation is hard for me to
discern. Any guidance on that question would be appreciated.

Platt

On Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 7:23 AM, Horse <horse at darkstar.uk.net> wrote:

>  Come on guys - this is a forum for those of an intellectual disposition so
> provocative comments and/or name calling don't really get us too far do
> they? It just starts up a flame session and everyone gets a bit of a
> singeing.
> And no Platt, I'm not going to berate you for replying in kind. It wouldn't
> be fair. But I can also see why Krim said what he did and I'm sure you can
> too.
> It would just be better if we were all a bit less trigger-happy on both the
> insults and the provocative remarks so do me a favour all of you and count
> to 10 before you fire off a volley of insults or think carefully as to why
> you may think argumentation through provocation is the way to go.
> Cos to be honest, neither of them are the hallmarks of intellect.
>
> Horse
>
>
> On 19/08/2010 20:17, plattholden at gmail.com wrote:
>
>> [Krimel]
>> No, but one of the few positions that most of the people who have had
>> these
>> kinds of exchanges with you over the years share is that you are.
>>
>> [P]
>> I see. You disagree with me on an issue. You disagree with Pirsig on the
>> same
>> issue. I'm an idiot, but Pirsig isn't. Makes you sound like a bonehead.
>>
>> Note to Horse: I thought name-calling was to be avoided. Am I not
>> permitted to
>> respond in kind?
>>
>>
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