How do things work around here.

[Pete Zicato]

Originally Posted by Datalyss

Thank you both for saying that. I'm not nearly as..umm...well...rude in real life as I apparently am on here.

Don't take that as absolution. Most people at least try to make their intent apparent.

If you really want to know how to make it around here, I will tell you the secret: You can be a smartass. But don't be an asshat.

And, of course, it is always acceptable to be a nice guy.