On 2/17/11 8:32 AM, Ed Leafe wrote:
> On Feb 17, 2011, at 11:10 AM, Allen wrote:
>
>> seems there are a few that like to microsoft bash but don't like it when
>> someone says otherwise
>
>       IMO, there is a broad range on the criticism spectrum. "Bashing" is 
> criticizing without backing it up with substance. When you explain your 
> criticism with reasoning, even if others might disagree with those reasons, 
> it is not "bashing".
>
>       However, the thought behind Godwin's Law is that once someone starts 
> invoking Hitler or other Nazi comparisons, they have gone so far off of the 
> criticism spectrum that there is no point in continuing the discussion. Why 
> try to have intelligent discussion with someone who can't distinguish 
> between, say, over-controlled business policies and the extermination of 
> millions of human beings?

What he said. :)

Paul


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