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Lionessa

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1. Here Here!
Tue Nov 27, 2012, 05:19 PM
Nov 2012

I choose to not call names because it's juvenile and imagine myself a mature adult. That also means I'm mature enough to recognize that those that feel the need remain immature have their temper tantrums, so long as it stays verbal. And particularly in a forum, how else would it be expressed?

I do curse, but I don't name call. I do remark as to characteristics, but not the person. For example, that's a stupid thing to say, rather than, you're stupid. I've learned (again that maturity thing) that those that say stupid things on topic X might be quite wise on topic Y. Therefore, in order to not lose face some day, I try to be very specific in my comments that way.

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