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Subject:Re: Code comments as Documentation From:Seth Johnson <seth -dot- johnson -at- RealMeasures -dot- dyndns -dot- org> To:"TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com> Date:Thu, 30 Sep 2004 14:35:42 -0400
Diction. "Pathetic" is a stinging word. Phrase the sentence
otherwise, maybe you can even use the word "pathetic." But
nope. That's sentence is a sting. A smiley could have mitigated
it, perhaps enough.
A perfect example of what to watch for when writing to email
lists.
Seth
TechComm Dood wrote:
>
> > > What a pathetic viewpoint.
> >
> > Discussion that sinks to this level is not discussion at all. Play nice, or
> > play alone.
>
> I'm sorry, but how is this not playing nice, exactly? It's my
> understanding that viewpoints, thoughts, and ideas were all fair game
> here.
>
> Someone also commented about sticks and stones...
>
> I'm terribly sorry you took my reply as a personal attack, but if you
> re-read it you should notice that it was not.
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