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RE: the question: ":Why do forum interactions become contentious". . .

I've just had a very unexpected and very unpleasant PM from a forum participant. 

He'd been suggesting I buy a certain component  and I told him politely that I didn't visualize that particular purchase fitting in with my long-range plans.  

His response was to accuse me of wasting everyone's time and to call me an "effing idiot" (except he spelled "effing" correctly). 

The great majority of interactions I've had here have been very enjoyable and recent input from
more experienced forum members has helped greatly in clarifying my plan for the next upgrade cycle. 

The thread on lesser-know Jazz has been great-- lots of participation and lots of terrific suggestions. 

Nevertheless, I've decided to take a break. 

Best regards,

Stuartk



stuartk
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nonoise
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Contentious is the theme of the day (month, year). Be thankful this is online and not in person as idiots have taken to physically attacking others when they disagree. Monkey-see, monkey-do for the simple minded.

All the best,
Nonoise
ebm
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Take a break you'll miss nothing!!
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russ69
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"...Contentious is the theme of the day..."

Did you pay for the full hour of contentious or just a half hour? 
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hilde45
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@stuartk  Very understandable to take a break. Anger management needs to be taught alongside reading, writing, and arithmetic.
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nonoise
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Did you pay for the full hour of contentious or just a half hour?
If John Cleese and Eric Idle were paid a nickel for every time that's been used.....


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