I had been pondering the Thread phenomenon here at the Mudcat. I feel so comfortable about stating my point of view. But I wonder if we all got together in the same room and began discussing our pet topics, how many shouting matches would we have?

I have decided that it is a blessing for someone like me who gets emotional about things to have conversation without dagger looks, sharp tone of voice, and snappy retorts. Even though it is evident that we do "snap back" and later apologise, its not the same as when you're face to face.

Then lo and behold I heard a news story this morning stating that business conferences do very well online with a live chat situation. The story pointed out that the lack of intimidation by more eloquent speakers allows each person to set forth ideas more readily. Vedy eenterestink!

Margarita