Thanks To My Subscribers

My grandmother, born two centuries ago, taught me many valuable lessons. One is “always have bacon grease in the kitchen.” 

She also taught me to say "Thank you" when given a gift. Any other response draws attention away from the gift and the giver and to yourself. The gift is the most important moment. No response is needed other than "Thanks."

Commenting on internet forums when someone asks a question requires adherence to Grandma Arnie's lesson. Doing any more than answering the question pulls attention and purpose away from the answer and makes the commenter the center of focus. It distracts, changes the direction of the inquiry, and removes the purpose of the question.

I have a policy of rarely commenting when someone strays away from the thread's purpose. I think fools should be allowed to be foolish. You can't change a fool's mind, putting you in the foolish category for trying.

When I do comment it is usually to talk about Grandma Arnie. And say “Thank you!”

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