> > a lot of the time, it seems > > people use it to answer one individual (like a personal friend) as > > opposed to information that others can use. > > > > Wouldn't it be possible to only reply directly to the person you're > > talking to? :-).... This sometimes reminds me of some science or theology symposium :-)... I.e., authors, already in posession of profound knowledge, are speaking or answering in order to get a sensible response from the widest possible audience, and thus, to get closer to the Truth, (or to disseminate what they consider to be the Truth :-). Since this process of "getting closer" is endless in all possible directions, it would be cruel to stop people from speaking up, and would probably hamper the evolution of paddling civilization :-)... *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sat Feb 19 2005 - 16:25:54 PST
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