Subject: Re: Newbies and Flaming (was Re: Texas DFS) From: lbeaton@west.raytheon.com.SPAMCATCHER (Lara Beaton) Organization: Raytheon Systems Canada Limited - Richmond Facility. Date: Thu, 08 Jul 1999 17:51:40 GMT Newsgroups: rec.arts.sf.written.robert-jordan The poster formerly known as Yorthen the High wrote: >Lara Beaton wrote: >> Well, in this group, you might get flamed by other newbies, but the >> regulars won't do it unless you do something flagrantly stupid. And if >> some newbie does flame you, chances are likely that the regulars will >> stomp on said newbie's head with jackboots for being such a jerk. >> >> You'll get corrections for grammar and spelling, and FAQ pointers up >> the wazoo [1] but those are hardly flames. >No regular flame here, they killfile :) No regulars flame? Pffft. We've had some of the most extensive, thorough, and literate flames ever to grace this fine medium in this group. Flames that make strong men fall into complete and utter despair and lie sprawled on the floor, attempting to gather together the tattered remnants of their dignity and self-respect. Flames that could inspire song and story, should anyone ever get off their ass to do so. We have thermonuclear flames in this group. It's just that with that sort of weaponry in our arsenal, we reserve it only for the truly deserving. For mere twits and boneheads, the killfile is the reasonable option, as that case is like killing mosquitos with orbital lasers. -- Lara Beaton (remove SPAMCATCHER to reply) The opinions expressed are not those of RSCL/RF "Proudly serving my corporate masters."