Truth is that many folks you might consider a**holes online, are usually
nice folks in person. The anonymity of the internet brings out the worst in
some people. Maybe it's pent up agression from home or work... it doesn't
really matter.

I've been involved "online" since 1983, starting as a member of Compuserve
and GeNie, then later as a staff member, then sysop, on a very popular
C'serve forum. I met quite a few folks as a result of my sysop duties. My
experience is that the biggest blowhards online, are generally the opposite
in person. Of course, there *are* exceptions to every rule, and I've seen
that as well g Funny thing, is that the reverse can be true as well. One
fellow, that I got along very well with "online" turned out to be a HUGE
butthead in person. Haven't talked to him since...

--Mike

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On Feb 2, 3:51 pm, "Tim" wrote:
wrote:
Very
prolilfic author and in real life, very kind and generous with his
time and
knowledge.

yes, we could tell,.

I'm serious- he's a really nice guy and very interesting to talk to.