>Being able to respond to views on specifics of the message and not the
>actual messenger is a quality that has been missing on this forum and the
>lack of it is what, in my opinion, holds it back.  If we treated everyone
>with a little more respect we would probably find more views expressed that
>differ from the majority.  This can only force us to delve deeper into the
>issues, our opinions and as a result provide more fruitfull discussion.>

Thomas: Simply excellent!

The holding of discussions and fora of this magnitude, goes to say, there
would be people whose opinions and views differ from our own. What makes it
interesting is our ability to tolerate and accept every view expressed, as
an opinion. You may agree or not agree with certain postings, that, however,
is the essence of a debate. Not to lambast and slice personalities with
cyber swords.

We need some overtime in the tolerance department!

Harona.

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