It's interesting

[mbarker]

I've been reading some of the postings on the Nippon2007 blog, since I plan to go to World Con in Tokyo next week. And there's been a few that I felt like I could provide some useful content, so I've even piped up and tossed in some thoughts.

Recently, one of the postings reminded me about the JR Rail Passes, which I used when we lived in the States and visited Japan. So I commented that they used to be very good deals, and might be worth looking at.

One person immediately pointed out that they had been discussed before in thread xyz. And that I was wrong, the JR East pass could be bought at Narita. So there.

Someone else pointedly commented that they had checked their necessary trips on such-and-such site, and would have to pay less than half of a 14 day JR pass. And they were only going to be here for 12 days. So there.

Boy, am I glad to learn that before saying anything, one MUST read all previous postings. And ensure that everyone gets the least cost alternative. And . . .

Folks, relax a bit. I was just pointing out that this used to be a good deal. Sure, you may already know it, and there might be other cheaper ways to do your travelling, but . . . when someone offers a bit of help, you really don't need to attack.

Keep cool.

Comments

[dsgood.livejournal.com]

Keep in mind that what you say might be useful to people other than the ones who commented.

[mbarker.livejournal.com]

As one of those British types might say, "Quite so!" That's the main reason I intend to keep commenting. I figure the sniping in some ways is good - it shows someone is reading, and felt as if I might just have a point. Still irritating, but . . .

Thanks!

You've been spoiled....

[drammar.livejournal.com]

....by the overall civility and good manners of the folks who post to the Fledgling LJ discussion and Binjali's.

I've noticed that these old-fashioned virtues are rarities in blogs and discussion groups that get a lot of traffic and attention. I'm not as brave as you. I'm unwilling to post where there's a good chance I'll get shot down.

Re: You've been spoiled....

[mbarker.livejournal.com]

Well, part of it is realizing that the posting is not the person - on either side. So when they flame (or snipe - these were far short of the old Usenet flames) my posting, I have to remember that this really isn't shooting me down.

I may have to dig out the old netiquette guides - RFC 1855? And then there's Dr. Elgin's books on the Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense. I've been through the flamewars, and know where I stand - they aren't the right way to act on the nets.

Although I shall probably simply let it die down. One of the lessons of flamewars is that often giving it a bit of time cools things off.

Thanks! And go ahead and post, civility and good manners can conquer crudeness and lack of manners IF we insist. Letting the bad manners run us off is not a good answer.