Reply #1: The posts that inspired this are the remnants of our old internecine wars [View All]

These tit-for-tat vanity threadwars come from the few people who really love to fight with each other, and care little or nothing about getting anything done.

edit: Kerry people should not stamp out anti-Kerry sentiment. Either ignore or politely respond to them--being civil and having some empathy (being a good winner) is pretty important.

Supporters of other candidates who rag on Kerry should expect a few emotional responses. People really are passionate about this election, and will probably become petty or personal after being provoked. Stating criticism in a civil and polite way will hopefully engender a like response.

If you really want people to be nice to you and respect your feelings, you ought to be ready to do the same for them. It seems people on both sides forget this ALL THE FREAKING TIME.