Farewell and thanks!

[jwsmobile]

On 2/6/2016 4:14 PM, drlegendre . wrote:
> Lacking any other clue (such as accent, mannerisms) that the speaker may
> have different cultural norms, how is one to tell plain, friendly
> discoursing from a demeaning, brusque or curt tone?
>
> Absent the many critical but subtle cues we receive when engaging in live,
> interpersonal conversation, the written word - particularly the functional
> and casual way we use it here - is open to broad (mis-)interpretation at
> almost every turn.
>
> I'll close by saying that, like most of you, I've had the odd run-in with
> what first seemed like a real twat on the net. But in every case, when we
> took it up personally, off-list, I've never walked away with anything but a
> satisfied mind and a more thoughtful and dare I say favorable opinion of
> the person on the other end.
>
I recall you and I had words at one time, but you've helped me sense and 
I value having you on the list and as an associate here.  That's just 
the way things go.  If you don't get vulgar and fuss about things like 
that, I see no reason not to fuss from time to time and go on.

Thanks
Jim