--- In rara-avis-l@yahoogroups.com, "Ron Clinton" <clinton65@...> wrote:
>
> My previous post *was* going to be my last post on this matter -- until
> member Mark Nevins took my departing gesture of civility as an
opportunity
> to lob insults both regarding my intent and of a personal nature upon a
> long-standing member of this list, thinking perhaps I would not respond.
>
It's better to stick to the topic. If somebody makes it personal, you
can still stick to the topic.
> So I'll make one add'l post: Mark, if you have the inclination to
continue
> your comments to me on this matter, please don't taint this list any
> further. My personal email is clinton65@... I encourage you to
> send your comments directly to me.
This discussion is not tainting the list. Criticism of hardboiled
literature is very much on topic. And for civility, the best thing is
to be civil.
Best,
mrt
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