Raj Feridun wrote:
> On Sat, 11 Dec 2004 08:22:07 -0600, "John W." <worthj1970@yahoo.com>
> wrote:
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>>Raj Feridun wrote:
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>>>Since when does being honest equal being mean-spirited? 
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>>Surely you're don't have to ask this question. Not here.
> 
> 
> If Chris had a really useful and informative site about Japan as he
> advertised and got pummeled with negative comments about it anyway it
> would have been mean-spirited. 
> 
> It's clearly a case of hurt feelings by a guy who was fishing for
> compliments and got honest opinions instead.
> 
Last I checked he advertised that it was a site about Japan and himself, 
not a site offering wonderful advice and information. Besides, I don't 
think that would have mattered; probably would have made his initiation 
worse.

Not that I'm innocent; I just openly admit that we're a bit harsh on 
anyone new, particularly if there's an opening for criticism. It's our 
own form of hazing.

John W.