Lurker mode cautiously off:

>>>>> On Wed, 6 Nov 2002, "Marvin" == Marvin Kaye wrote:

  Marvin> Just to set the record straight, that is not the case....
  Marvin> what I perceive as a "flame" typically includes derogatory
  Marvin> statements on a personal level that have nothing to do
  Marvin> with the topic being discussed.  Needless to say, I will
  Marvin> not approve those kinds of posts for dissemination to The
  Marvin> List at large.  I _will_, however, approve posts that offer
  Marvin> differing opinions as long as they are presented in a
  Marvin> respectful manner.

Perfect!  Just what I was hoping for.

I don't mind someone disagreeing with me.  In fact, I rather enjoy
such exchanges -- provided they remain polite exchanges.  I especially
wouldn't want anyone on the list to allow a factual error to go
unchallenged; just challenge politely.

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