Re: Cooling off period needed?

> Is it just my imagination, or is everyone walking around with a chip on
> their shoulder?

"Everyone" is quite a generalization and I suspect that those that you
perceive to have a chip on their shoulder will not see themselves as having
one. But without calling them out specifically, we won't know; I am not
suggesting that you do that.

> I keep seeing individuals taking offense at what I would
> think are mild comments.

FMPOV, there are reasons for this; not the least of which is Delphi 2005,
IMO. I wouldn't want to forget the milding "IMO"....

> Perhaps everyone would benefit by taking a break
> from posting, say a couple of days. Then come back and mix it up
again!<g>

Borland can always shut down non-tech for couple of days...but I doubt
that's going to happen.

So those that want to take a break, can do so for their own mental health,
and those that perceive themselves as chip-free will continue on. I can
tell you without a doubt that I have tried to take a step back in the past
few weeks...I just wish the top 5 posters in this group would as well. :)

--
Brian Moelk
bmoelk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
http://www.brainendeavor.com


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