<<In a message dated 12/26/2008 3:25:54 PM Pacific Standard Time, saintonge@telus.net writes:

I wouldn't consider "WTF" by itself to be hostile. I view it as an expression of great surprise.>>

I would hope it would be fairly apparent, that if I respons with "piss off with your attitude" that I am, in fact, responding to a hostile message. Otherwise why would I mention "your attitude" ?

To me "WTF" says "YOU ... ARE... AN... IDIOT" I have to hold your hand and speak slowly.

It is not *my problem* to demonstrate that my own statements are backed with evidence. That is up to the person speaking. If I say {{fact}} it is not my requirement that I find the evidence. It is the requirement of whoever is asserting the statement. That is one of the core foundational procedures we have had in place in-project for years. You are the one saying it... so you show the evidence.

When I ask what the evidence is, to be responded-to with a "wtf" says to me " I can't believe we have to prove the sky is blue to this guy!"

It's quite hostile. In my world. Population one.

Will Johnson

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