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   From: nuh-uh@nope.com   
      
   On 2025-12-19 05:35, badgolferman wrote:   
   > 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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