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<p>Thinkingoutloud, would you please direct me to a post where Curmudgeon has called you names? I have read a good many of his posts and haven't seen any such instance. We take name calling seriously. As we do false accusations. Please respond via e-mail or PM. You seem to have yours turned off, a matter about which I will discuss with Admin, or else I would have communicated privately, which is our preference in moderating.</p>

<p>For the record, I am not aware of any Mod editing any of Curmudgeon's posts. We do talk to each other. I also do note that there is a distinct difference between "Butthead" and "butthead." Finally, there is a difference between sarcasm and personal attacks. I may not be able to define it but, like pornography, I know it when I see it. If we were to make sarcasm against board policy, we would have to triple the Mod staff and we would lose a quarter of our posters within a month. </p>

<p>The board rules boil down mainly to two things: play nice and don't run with scissors.
Curmudgeon's part of post #81 boils down to: Hey you! Don't be dumb like I was.
As one Mod's opinion, I don't have a problem with it.</p>

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<p>B,</p>

<p>Your appeals for gentility are understood. Diversity in opinion and approach makes CC a better place.</p>

<p>SBmom</p>

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<p>Wow! I was too busy dealing with the furnace going out and the pipes freezing to see all this as it happened.</p>

<p>But, for the record, kindness is the most important value i know, and I do not see anything in Curmudgeon's posts that is unkind, ever. If he's hard on anyone, it's himself. </p>

<p>Please don't stopping posting, C--the board would lose some of its wisdom (and most of its humor, which is often the best place to find truth.)</p>

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<p>Cur- that is a great post. These boards are great preparation for the b<strong>s</strong>_ I face in the business/law world! The online world can be a tough place, too. If someone gets offended, all they have to do is walk away from the screen.</p>

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<p>This thread is quickly deteriorating into hurt feelings and misunderstandings. Since it is no longer adding anything to the a discussion of college admissions, I am closing it.
Moderator Skyhawk</p>