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Chip Turner writes:
> Autarch <autarch@urth.org> writes:
>
> > This is so insane.
> >
> > This is the most hostile mailing list I've ever been on. I am
> > extremely hesitant to write this because I suspect that someone is
> > going to have a fit at me. I swear that if I didn't know better I
> > would suspect that this list was largely populated by 13-17 year old
> > boys. In fact, it strongly reminds me of my BBS'ing days back in
> > high school.
>
> Having been on the list for a while now silently watching, I do agree
> that it's both very intimidating and very troublesome to see so much
> hostility fly back and forth.
>
> It's quite possible people with something valid to contribute have
> left in disgust or frustration.
Sadly, it's not only possible but it has already happened with many people.
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