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   From: REMOVETHISbadgolferman@gmail.com   
      
   On 12/19/2025 08:17, Marian wrote:   
   > badgolferman wrote:   
   >> Mutual respect should be the default mode between individuals.   
   >> Unfortunately on Usenet it seems like an olive branch has to be offered   
   >> to break the normal pattern of insults and  one-upmanship.   
   >   
   > Hi badgolferman,   
   >   
   > I agree. But it works both ways.   
   > For example, have you and I ever been uncivil in these newsgroups?   
   > I can't remember any (although I made a few mistakes and miscalculations).   
   >   
   > We've always remained civil toward each other.   
   > So why can't I remain civil with Alan Browne (and, hell, even Chris).   
      
   Because at some point it requires one party to admit being wrong and the   
   other to forgive.  You and I have gone down that road, but it requires   
   people to be magnanimous and stop harboring resentments.  Most people   
   don't acquire those skills, or seemingly view them as being weak.  It   
   remains to be seen if it will work in this case.   
      
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