Re: [Marxism] Be nice

[Intense Red <intnsred@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

 > So, I think people should try not to respond to insults and aggression
 > from faceless computer opponents.

   While "turn the other cheek" is an admirable goal, I'm a firm believer that
the exclusive use of a tactic of non-response is a bad idea.  Sometimes a
response is required.

 > People should try and stick to the substantive issues rather than getting
 > all uppity, even when they are accused of being reactionary.

   There's a distinct difference between "getting all uppity", which I assume
means responding with a flaming message which is highly likely to provoke a
flame war, and responding semi-logical message which is more-or-less focused
on the topic.

   Often, the latter tactic is more disarming to the flamer.  This is basic
psychology -- when faced with an outraged person who is intent on wanting to
fight, sometimes (not always), an ultra-polite response will just confuse and
mellow the aggressor.  (And other times a whack with a baseball bat may be
needed. :-)

 > Truth will out

   While I'd like to think that -- and indeed, in many cases it does -- given
the present US administration, I have serious doubts.

--
Computers make it easier to do a lot of things, but most of the things they
make it easier to do don't need to be done.

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