On Monday 24 September 2001 03:19 pm,  Ric Tibbetts wrote:
> I recently made the serious error of replying to a question (on this
> list), to a person seaking advice on a modem. I "did" make the mistake
> of recently switching my mail software, and I missed turning off HTML.
> I've corrected that.
>
> However, I don't think I did anything to warrent being called names.
> Perhaps the folks on a "newbie" list could learn to say "thank you
> " to those who respond to their questions, and not start with the name
> calling. Or perhaps the next time, they'll get far fewer responses.

> I seldom let things like this burn me. But this person went out of their
> way just to insult someone who tried to help.
>
> Maybe the rest of you will remember the name when more questions are asked.
>
> Have a good day
>
>               Ric

It's been getting hostile on all the forums and ngs since 8.0 came out, and 
that number has been multiplied by the influx of windows refugees since the 
publicity surrounding the windows product activation.  It's gotten to where 
trying to help ain't even fun anymore.  I agree, it's a sad state of affairs.
-s


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