[Ti] too much rudeness

[Joseph Fisher]

On 5/7/03 4:26 PM, "John Griffin" <jwegriffin at mac.com> wrote:

> I guess everyone knows that the best way to deal with online abuse is to
> ignore it. 
> 
> If someone is using foul language that offends you or uses insulting and
> abusive language in place of reasoned argument, just use the delete key. One
> step further is to apply a filter to immediately trash any incoming messages
> from the person who is using these tactics.
> 
> However, the step I like to take is to inform that person that I forgive
> him/her; and he/she can use that information in whatever way they see fit
> (usually it is laughter, but so what?) Somehow, when I do that, I sense I
> have applied a 'spiritual' filter rather than an electronic one and it
> prevents me from cutting the other person off. In fact it enables the
> channels of communication to continue.
> 
> Think about it. You can sink to another's level, or invite them to raise the
> bar a bit.
> 
> jg
> 
> 
John,

Well said. Enough said.

joe