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On 15 Nov 2005 07:30:56 -0800, wrote:

Harry Krause wrote:

This is a newsgroup full of people just waiting - hoping - they'll be
offended. Really.

And they're seldom disappointed.
Getting offended while reviewing rec.boats is a predictable as getting
wet when falling overboard.

Not at all true. Getting offended is dependant on the feelings one has for the
offender. I can think of nothing Kevin could say in this group that would make
me feel 'offended'. The same is true of Harry.

There must be, in my opinion, a measure of respect for the offender in order for
one to feel offended. If jps calls me a 'stupid, ****ing asshole', I will
chuckle, but sure as hell not 'feel offended'.

--
John H.

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Rene Descartes