Re: language

[Jim Pick <jim@jimpick.com>]

> I request that users of this list try (a little harder) to keep their
> language polite, pleasant, and professional.  Though I too get mad at
> my computers sometimes (which seems pretty funny when I think about it),
> I think it helps keep the focus on the technical problems rather than
> the frustrations if there are a minimum of swear words in the correspondence.
> 
> Respectfully,
> Susan Kleinmann
> 

I agree.  I've found (by experience) that it's best to keep electronic
correspondence very mild.  It's very difficult to control the impression
you make over such a narrowband medium.  People tend to categorize you
very quickly when you use strong language online.  It's much better to
tone everything down a notch or two.  Let people develop their
generalizations about you after they've had a bit more exposure to
you.  I don't advocate soft opinions and ideas, just softer language.

Cheers,

 - Jim

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