Thanks for your reply. I totally agree. I was impressed with...

Thanks for your reply. I totally agree. I was impressed with your observation about the manners and mindset of the modern man/woman. These modern weapons allow abuse and insults to be hurled in a cowardly manner, with no risk of a humiliating put down as could happen in a face to face situation. Hence a loss of civlity an unleashing of rudeness. I have had feelings along these lines, but you have put it very succinctly and nailed it - today I have learnt something. "Disagreeing in an agreeable manner" is also pretty neat. A quality post. Hopefully a good first step in restoring the dignity of this forum.