(June 15, 2012 at 11:02 pm)Faith No More Wrote: I have yet to see anyone say, "Be polite, at all costs," but I'm starting to get the feeling that you have a lot of trouble reading people's posts for what they truly are.
My personal viewpoint is more along the lines of "Don't go out of your way to offend.", and that works for me, as my goal is to communicate. With that being said, I'm perfectly capable of insulting someone if it's called for - with or without harsh language. It just isn't usually necessary or productive.