"Capt. JG" wrote in message
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Mike, I know you're having problems, I'll reply one more time. I really
think you should revisit your behavior. It doesn't make you sound very
intelligent, and I know that's not the case. If you really want to call me
names, that's certainly your perogative, but it just makes you sound
comparable to Neal and a couple of others.

I know it isn't in your nature to take or even believe friendly advise, but
I'm giving it.


It's difficult to see how this advice is friendly, given the tone.

Secondly, if you know he's not going to follow your advice - but you are
giving it anyway, who is to benefit? Is it some kind of warning or threat?

Einstein defined insanity as "doing the same thing over and over and
expecting different results".

Thirdly, saltydog has been having problems with someone impersonating him.
Are you certain of the identity of the poster? I can point to several
sockpuppets that you have responded to in recent days thinking that they
weren't socks.

The few times someone has called me gay I readily admit to it, offer them a
deep tongue kiss or a good spanking with a big, rubber paddle. My experience
has shown that defusing the situation works much better than threats and
escalation - that is if you want the detractor to stop.

Lastly, why should you even care about salty's image? So he sounds
comparable to Neal? If that is what he wants, so be it. Why not admit the
truth - you simply don't like what he says about you. If you can be truthful
about your feelings with others they begin to see you in a new light and
relationships may change. If you can be truthful about your feelings with
yourself, your whole outlook and perspective may change for the better.
People create their own versions of hell. Salty is human, he's not out to
hurt people. The message he gets from you is that it is a game of escalation
and he may be willing to play for more than you can afford to lose. Maybe
if you let him know there is a real, vulnerable person in there you may get
the treatment you supposedly desire.