It's all a matter of perspective. What comes across as aggression and vitriol is often only meant to be hard sarcasm and poignant put downs by the poster. The difference is often discernably undetectable by other unaffected forumae viewers.
Me? I just resort to open insults and slagging. Cuts to the chase.
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Originally posted by StarrmanHow do we get this guy to delete this thread then? I agree with your point of view.
Whether people like or dislike Arrakis is beside the point. If you do, good for you, if you don't, take it up with him privately. A while ago, Russ pointed out that 'calling out' style threads were wrong and the sooner this one is deleted the better.