My anti-flame-war abilities are certainly being tested. A few weeks ago I had this rather aggravating experience, and these last two weeks have not been much better (albeit with new participants). I’m doing the things I think should work: I’ve been trying to IgnorePeople, trying to EnlargeSpace, remove FlameBait where possible, use DiminishingReplies, trying to ForgiveAndForget, having an ExitStrategy, but it doesn’t seem to work. The other side doesn’t seem to calm down. Thus, either I’m not succeeding in what I’m trying to do (not communicating clearly enough?), or the other side does in fact want some sort of reaction. I wonder what kind, though. A point-by-point reply would just lead to a FlameWar, I’m sure.
Weird.
’’If you want to disconnect, then be at least be clear about that. Otherwise, don’t be an ostrich. Treat others like adults, especially friends. Be direct; don’t use innuendo. AssumeGoodFaith.__
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