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I do agree with the need to moderate ourselves, but I would like to point out the need to politely moderate each other as well. It takes more effort, and control. But in many situations it is the reply to a flame that starts the "Real" downward spiral. By simply (and calmly) accepting the opposing opinion as expression, or ignoring the flame alltogether, I have often stopped thread degradation before it starts. For those of us who frequent the politics board....it is a worthy struggle to remain composed at times, but for the most part we are civil.
It is amazing what an apology can do, and the respect that restraint can gain you.
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Holding onto anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned. - Buddha
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