You know, certain very famous historical figures have been nailed to things for suggesting that people were nice to each other for a change.
But I like your work.
Emlyn
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>From: david_musick@juno.com[SMTP:david_musick@juno.com]
>Reply To: extropians@extropy.com
>Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 1999 1:19 PM
>To: extropians@extropy.com; ard323@juno.com
>Subject: META: Diplomatic Comments
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>I'm actually not intending to be offensive by the things I am posting on
>the list. I come off that way sometimes because I like to push peoples'
>buttons especially if there really is no reason for them to be upset
>except for their own psychological insecurities. Then, if they are
>upset, I like to point out why they are upset. I believe that pointing
>out to people the things that may end up being quite dangerous to them is
>an ultimately kind thing to do, even though they may be temporarily
>upset.
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>The fact that people are getting upset over what I am saying when they
>could just as easily choose not to be upset indicates problems with their
>own coping mechanisms. People are certainly free to ignore me if they
>are offended by what I write. I am just pointing things out that seem
>obvious to me, trying to be helpful. I don't think I am forcing my view
>on anyone. I'm just sharing my perspective, which I have found valuable.
> You can accept it as the gift I intend it to be, you can ignore it if
>you don't like it, you can be offended if you want to be, or for that
>matter you can clean your bedroom in response to what I right.
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>My point is that your response is essentially your choice. There is no
>real reason for anyone to be offended who doesn't want to be in the first
>place. In that case, they should thank me for assisting them in the
>emotional experiences they are already seeking in their life, although
>they would most likely find someone else to be offended by, if not me.
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>- David Musick
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>When you have a chip on your shoulder, people can't avoid offending you.
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>David_Musick@juno.com
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