Posted by Toph on October 21, 2004, at 7:45:02
In reply to Re: Accountability » Toph, posted by Mary_Bowers on October 21, 2004, at 0:41:44
> That is interesting. I can't seem to locate that apology.
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20041012/msgs/404566.html
> ... explain..."obnoxious behavior intended to goad others into frustration."
"obnoxious" is a strong a word used out of frustration
>
You mentioned me by name in the same paragraph, which seemed to classify my effort to be supportive and educational as "Mary's kamikazee assault."Kamakazees probably felt they were supportive of their cause also.
> I also wonder if you care to explain your manner of speech when you referred to "such acts of terrorism"
Obviously this is hyperbole, another metaphor. I see some posts as like a suicide bomber, in self-destructive, inflamatory posts they may accomplish an agenda of taking many others out with them. I see you point that it might be hypocritical to use inflamatory language to make that point.
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