From jaywiggins1@earthlink.net Mon Apr 30 11:26:17 2001
Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2001 19:08:53 GMT
From: Jay Wiggins <jaywiggins1@earthlink.net>
Newsgroups: rec.arts.sf.written.robert-jordan
Subject: Re: TAN: Generic Inflammatory Statement

On 16 Mar 2001 18:36:47 GMT, mhoye@prince.carleton.ca (Michael Hoye)
wrote:

>In article <tfj4btktqb3sng871qutoodqah19pm0ou2@4ax.com>,
>Jay Wiggins  <jaywiggins1@earthlink.net> wrote:
>>
>>
>>Question about being the only one who thinks this? Expression of
>>anger!
>
>Sarcastic comment; referral to FAQ.
>
>>Anecdote that proves the exception is the rule. Chilling conclusion
>>and setup for conspiracy theory and/or proof the sky is falling!
>
>Evidence to the contrary, disparaging comment. 
>


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<<Quote from previous post taken out of context>>

Accusation of personal attack!  Oft-bandied about phrases including
"ad hominem" and "vituperative".  Whiny defensive plea not to attack
person who posted.

Suggestion that poster misread earlier statement.  Restatement of
earlier premise, with subtle changes that may actually change entire
argument.

Description of hands thrown up, as it is futile to deal with people
who "just don't get it."

Statement demonstrating facile grasp of the obvious.

Mild taunt.