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Re: It's brawl night in the kiddie pool
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Wed, 28 Nov 2001 18:20:30 GMT
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"Dave Schuler" <orrex@excite.com> wrote in message
news:GnIMuw.Hwo@lugnet.com...
> > Can you successfully fight fire with a well-timed, controlled fire you start
> > yourself?
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> Of course, but your analogy fails because the point of a controlled burn
> is to eliminate potential fuel, while verbal outbursts provide additional
fuel.
D'oh! :-)
> > Before saying 'fairly frequently,' I'd certainly like to see cites of your
> > accusations. I can remember a few times calling for banishment of people,
> > but nothing that could be defined as 'frequently.'
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> And, to be fair, the calls for banishment have been directed at specific
> individuals who arguably merit banishment, rather than as a shotgun tactic
> of argument aimed at anyone with a differing opinion.
Ayup.
-Tim
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| | Re: It's brawl night in the kiddie pool
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| (...) Of course, but your analogy fails because the point of a controlled burn is to eliminate potential fuel, while verbal outbursts provide additional fuel. (...) And, to be fair, the calls for banishment have been directed at specific individuals (...) (23 years ago, 28-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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