[dang]

I can appreciate that, but empirically we know from long experience that such comments lead to downward spirals. That's why the site guidelines are the way they are; it isn't to dampen conviction.

[catshirt]

so, if i'd noticed you were dang before i responded i probably wouldn't have. only because i was trying to form a consensus. i didn't realize the consensus was being explained to me. :)

[dang]

Not sure I know what you mean but I'm glad you responded—I like it when people respond :)

[catshirt]

i appreciate your rational/educational/hands-on style of guiding culture.

so i was trying to say, without sounding like a pushover, that i may not have responded in fear of undermining your hard work.

cheers & thanks sir!