Folks, we're in another of those periods of too many inappropriate posts on the site, and I would ask that you please reread the terms of use to which you agreed when you registered on this site.

The personal attacks at other users have to stop. That includes all references to changing the wording in a user's name to make it derogatory (shadoze, etc.).

The blogs can be a wonderful tool to exchange ideas and opinions, and the fact that we have an active blogging community is great. But it absolutely must be done civilly. Disagree with another poster's opinions all you want, but don't make it personal.

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