OK, time for my $0.02. There is a big difference between good natured trash-talk and patently offensive, abusive tirades directed at one player yet made in public. I presume that we are all mature enough to know the difference.
I would also bet that these "posts from hell" would never be as vulgar and abusive as they are if the "Combatats" were face to face. The anonymity and security of the internet is a wonderful tonic to icrease one's testosterone level.
So here's my pitch: We members of the AH community all agree to use the buffers in the game and this board for in a manner that is not patently offensive. If an issue arises that would call for a "one on one, no holds barred sh-t fit" It will be handled directly AND personally with that person.
In order to facillitate such direct, personal contact, my phone at home is (313) 881-7717. Anyone who feels the need to ventilate regarding my actions can do so immediatly and directly. I doubt there will be many takers when the option is direct contact, and the price of a long distance phone call. But if there is is a real issue that is so egredious that a vitriatic response such as we have seen recently is the only recourse, then I would expect and deserve such a response directly.
I invite the rest of this community to take the same oath to not hide behind the security of the internet. Don't post anything here that you would not trully say to that persons face.
