On Mon, 07 Mar 2016 15:31:47 -0500, t0b0 wrote:
> Snippage above and below:
>>
>>To all: these comments are not meant to stoke the fires......
>
> In my experience, starting off a sentence as you did speaks volumes.
> A seemingly polite formula preceding, and intended to mitigate the
> effect of your disagreement.
>
> Similarly:
> *with all due respect*
> *no offense*
> *listen, stupid*
>
> t0b0
Although you can't hold them in your hands words are very powerful
instruments. Use them with care. :-)
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