[Mgs] New Question (Appropriate Language)

Glen glenel at videotron.ca
Tue Sep 25 15:20:18 MDT 2007


I seldom reply to anything on the list; I've been flamed more than once and 
my philosopy is - "burn me once shame on you; burn me twice, shame on me!"

Suffice it to say that in considering a reply on any list and on any 
subject, I have to ask myself, "Would Ray Gibbons approve?'

Glen Eldridge
Pierrefonds, Quibec
(former)'52 TD and '64 Midget Mk. 1 owner
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Wilkmanracing at aol.com>
To: <mgs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 2:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Mgs] New Question (Appropriate Language)


> There is a difference between having a conversation with a known friend 
> and
> talking to a group.  While a friend might not be offended by foul 
> language,
> any number of people in a group may be very offended.  I don't, as a rule, 
> use
> foul language, but I'm especially careful to chose my words with care when
> addressing a classroom, meeting, or other group assembly.  An  internet 
> list is
> essentially the same as a group assembly and I believe we  should be 
> careful
> about how we express ourselves when addressing this  group.
>
> Bill Wilkman
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