Ken, I am just the opposite. I tend to be much more outspoken f2f, primarily because I have met and counseled many individuals here in cyberspace, the majority of whom are hurt and lonely and come here for comfort. I try to provide a soft, gentle atmosphere while chatting. Amazingly, I have been able to tame the most obnoxious, verbally abusive people, who by most standards would be considered psychotic and in need of some Prozac. I have somehow gotten off the subject here...just a bit. Anyhow, I said all that to say this, Enjoy your time here(in cyberspace) and ignore the ones who have no desire to be civil by any standards.