[WikiEN-l] Why geeks are annoying

[Ron Ritzman]

On 8/20/07, Todd Allen <toddmallen at gmail.com> wrote:

> Realistically, though, I think there is something to be said for clear,
> no-bullshit communication. That doesn't necessarily mean it has to be
> rude, but if I had to pick between someone being blunt with me and
> someone lying to or misleading me, I'll pick blunt every time.

Like companies which politely tell everybody "thank you for your
suggestion, we'll take it under consideration" no matter how
boneheaded it is.