[Colofornian]

Actually, the only thing that may be typical is your response. First of all, butting into my discussion w/ Jim...,Not sure what your problem is here other that to insert yourself into a discussion you have no party to (unless you claim to speak for Jim).

Have you ever heard of FREEPMAIL? If you were having a pure 1-on-1 discussion, then use that venue.

Obviously, you didn't. Therefore, only one pair of eyes was not your intention.

I've been around large LDS families enough to know that often when one person speaks to another, a third, 4th, 5th, etc. person may interject. But if you don't look at FR as a "family" -- often a "divided family" -- I can understand where you're coming from.

(Oh, and when somebody does bring history as an example into a family discussion, do you usually try to shut them down by labeling their words, "spam?" I hardly doubt you would do that in person. So why is it so much easier when the person isn't face-to-face?)

[Reno232]

And in those big families of yours, were unsolicited comments from another family member that had nothing to do w/ the argument welcomed? Were they received well? If so, you’re an anomaly as I’m sure you well know.

Don’t doubt that I would use the word spam w/ you in a face to face, that’s how I feel & I never hide behind keyboards. Although I would extend those sentiments in a loving way :)

I can see you’re in a sandbox kind of mood. I’m not. Thanks for the discourse. I wish you the very best today.

[Elsie]

So why is it so much easier when the person isn't face-to-face?)

Fist-to-nose distance?