[BC] Our discourse is getting coarser

[Barry Mishkind]

         Thanks for the kind note ...  (and yes,
         I know who wrote the material below.)

         I appreciate your comment.

         Now, I really do not want to play
         word-cop - I really do not have
         time to do that. However, if everyone in
         the group reads your note and makes an
         effort to keep this list from looking like
         the language used on those anonymous
         boards, I would agree: we all will
         benefit.

         Folks ... can we give just a little attention
         to this issue?

         Thanks everyone!
         barry

At 09:14 AM 2/12/2010, Reader wrote:
>Barry,
>
>First, a thank you for all you do in keep this list going and
>a great resource for all of us.  While I would prefer you
>not identify me publicly, to keep the corporate watchdogs
>at bay, I do look forward to reading the list each day.
>
>That said, it seems that there is a drift in terms of
>language. You do ask us to be professional in tone, but
>lately I am seeing more posts with language like
>"suck, damn, crap, ass, etc."
>
>There is no need to be crude to express one's viewpoint.
>Is there anything you can do to restore the "friendlier"
>BC list that we have had in the past?
>
>thanks