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"Ned Ludd" wrote in message
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"Tang Huyen" wrote in message
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> On 8/8/2016 4:58 AM, Wilson wrote:
>
>> Don't be played.
>
> Right, Wilson my sweet and loving son.
>
> Specially on Usenet in particular and the
> Internet in general, one should not be
> played by what happens on the screen,
> in public space, and here I except private
> space like e-mail and real life (e. g., Fu
> used to turn people on such virtual space
> in to authorities, though he got no
> provocation from them).
>
> Of course one can intentionally pretend
> to be played, to amuse others, including
> the authors of the presumed trick or
> whatever. But one should be vigilant
> about possible baits and traps, specially
> as there is automatic protection of
> asynchronicity, which is free. Years and
> decades of claimed mental culture
> should theoretically help one suss out
> such ulterior motives, though one should
> not go overboard and fly off the handle
> on paranoia.
>
> In general, there are two well-known
> handles for dealing with perceived
> provocations: "Don't let trolls drag you
> down to their levels" and "Don't bite
> more than you can chew". Detachment
> and equability should help one find
> balance and measure. Technique does
> not help if one can't cope with those
> two simple sayings.
>
> That's all, and good luck to everybody.
>
> Tang Huyen
>
Never wrestle with a pig - you'll both get dirty and the pig
will enjoy it.
Ned
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"never try to teach a pig to sing.
you'll waste your time and annoy
the pig."
>robert heinlein
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