John W. wrote:

> Kevin Gowen wrote:
> 
>> John W. wrote:
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>>> Kevin Gowen wrote:
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>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Apple fell far from the tree, eh?
>>>>
>>> Nope. What makes you think so?
>>
>>
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>> You described the tree as being a "real go-getter."
>>
> He is. So? 

Not very quick on the uptake, are you?

 > Ah, you're giving me a backhanded insult.

The term is "backhanded/left-handed *compliment*", brain surgeon. And 
no, I did not give you one.

> Cowardly, that. 

I'm sorry that my activities on non-Usenet are not courageous enough for 
you. Please teach me how to be a manly man on the Internet.

> If 
> you want to insult me, just do it and stop being such a pussy.

I did insult you. That is why you are "hopping mad" now.

- Kevin