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Subject: Re: removing toxic emailers
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On 15/04/2021 11:09 am, Adrian via Gcc wrote:
> Eric S. Raymond <esr@thyrsus.com>:
> Speaking as a "high functioning autist", I'm aware of the difficulties that
> some of us have with social interactions - and also that many of us
> construct a persona or multiple personae to interact with others, a
> phenomenon known as "masking".
> 
> I understand why "Asshole" can function as a viable mask for many people,
> because there are cultures where it's tolerated, particularly in
> remote-working groups like mailing lists, where physical altercations are
> unlikely and no-one has to confront the results of their interactions with
> others if they don't want to.
> 

Just wanted to say thanks for this Adrian-
regardless of which position people take on this, I think this serves as 
a collection of useful insights - as does Eric's contribution.
cheers