RE: letter to Tim

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Colin:
> I couldn't agree with you more Tim.  Virtually every post I've seen from
> Scottie has a sneering tone which is unpleasant.  Maybe he thinks he is
> being funny but I for one ain't laughing.

I've been reading Scottie's posts for a while now, and I've noticed a bit 
more range in tone than you're suggesting. Scottie, does at times let
loose a sharp, direct critique. I sometimes wince on behalf of the target
(sometimes Scottie, himself), mostly because he is usually within a 
millimeter or two of the bullsesye.

Occassionally, he'll post something I see as errant, in which case I think
the most appropriate reaction is a direct counter-critique. Let him have 
it right back. I'm certain he can take it. 

'Quality' is at least as important as 'pleasantness' in a conversation - 
this is, if anything, a Salingerian idea. Scottie contributes to the 
former. 

-Sean

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