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one thing that people have to remember though is that when you read comments someone makes in a forum, it is often difficult to read the words of the poster as the poster had intended them. when talking over a phone, or face to face, people can pick up little nuances and other things so that they more clearly understand the speakers point. when reading text, it is way too common to misread what was originaly written. this has happened to me on several occasions, and as a result, people started attacking things that i said because they misinterpreted my words.
because this is such a large community, i think it is important for readers and posters to be a little more patient and understanding with their replies. make sure you understand exactly what is being discussed before you post a comment that could possibly be offensive or hurtful.
and also, as i have learned the hard way (several times), THINK, before you post. i have gotten reprimanded a couple of times for just jotting down a quick post without thinking too much about it, which can lead to more problems and misunderstanding. as a community, we need to treat one another with respect, and if you don't have anything useful to say, then don't say anything.
that's just my two cents.
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