Posted by Ali Bobo on 01/20/08 10:35

On Jan 20, 9:40 am, Adam Frame <mistr...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Steve wrote:
> > "Adam Frame" <mistr...@gmail.com> wrote in message
> >news:Ya2dna-v0czkHRLaRVn_vwA@giganews.com...
> >> Do you get a kick out of insulting people on the internet? You, sir are in
> >> need of a mouthwash with a bar of soap. If you cannot contribute to a
> >> civilized discussion without swearing and insults then don't contribute at
> >> all.
>
> > first of all, 'mouthwash' is the generic term for a product used *TO* wash
> > one's mouth. i think you mean that i need my mouth washed with...that would
> > be 'in need of a mouth wash with...'
>
> > the space is important. :)
>
> However nitpicking your response may seem, I did realise that once I had
> posted it and I thank you for your correction.
>
> Now back to the matter in hand, why is it that on the internet people
> find it more acceptable to swear, call people names and (god forbid)
> threaten others? I've never understood that.

That's easy to answer.
Because they are not face to face, they would think better otherwise.
But don't take it personal, it's just the way Usenet is and there are
even some positive sides in that attitude, such as frankness.

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