STODGHIP@DICKINSN.BITNET.UUCP (08/31/87)
I just read Stefan Weirauch's message about messages that had been sent to
INFO-VAX distribution and which were insulting to him. I admit that I never
saw any of the messages (except for Stefan's response), but from what little
I've seen I'm a curious. Was it necessary or appropriate to insult Stefan and
company? Let me rephase that: It was NOT necessary. Was it appropriate? I
certainly don't think so. If you have a problem with the stuff that Stefan put
on the net, then please feel free to tell everyone why, but please refrain
from the personal abuse.
Furthermore, I believe that these personal attacks show just a bit of
irresponsibility. It is very easy to attack someone with relative anonyminity
over the network. Stefan is over in Germany, right? It is always harder for
the attacked to rebuild their reputation without having to stoop to the
attacker's level. Some of what happens with politians and the media is good
example of this. Let's keep the dirt off the net, please?
Finally, Stefan: you should be commended for your level-headed response to
Roy's message. If I had been in your shoes, I would not have been nearly as
restrained.
Flame off, and thanks for enduring my tirade.
-- Paul Stodghill
Bitnet: STODGHIP@DICKINSN.Bitnet
USMail: Computer Center
Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA 17013