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Linda S. Berris wrote:
> 
> It seemed to me that the original post from the author-to-be was not
> soliciting advice on how to write, but rather what type of market might
> be out there for her.  She made a few mistakes in spelling/grammar, as
> many people posting on the net do.  She was not requesting advice on her
> net writing style.  My impression of Steve Maas' reply was that it was
> quite snide, not to mention condescending, in tone.
> 
> My reply was not intolerant, nor was it hysterical (however, that seems
> to be a typical male response to women who voice strong opinions).   I
> voiced an opinion, that what I read seemed rude and uncalled for.  I
> stand by that opinion, and I'd add that I have the same reaction to the
> remark that I must somehow be "hysterical" (actually, I feel quite calm,
> though a bit disgusted).
> 
> Finally, I would say that if Steve Maas sincerely felt that he would be
> doing the original poster a service by pointing out that she had problems
> with her writing style (tough luv, you say?), then he might have emailed
> her privately.  Making a  comment as he did on the newsgroup smacks of an
> attempt at subtle humiliation.  The woman appears to be writing her first
> book--that takes some courage.  She appears to be well-educated.  Your
> comment, in my OPINION, (oops, does that seem hysterical?), seemed to
> attempt to "put her in her place".
> 
> BTW, to whomever made the comment that I might be suggesting that Steve
> Maas was also "...racist and sexist", I'd like to know where that notion
> came from.  I don't see it anywhere in my post.  A bit reactionary,
> perhaps?
> 
> Hoping that while my ideas may offend some, my grammar and syntax does
> not,
> 
> Linda Berris

Linda, you did indeed overstate your case and overreact. I took my lumps for my stupid remark, however 
innocently intended. Now, grow up and take your lumps for your stupid remarks. 

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