Bob, there was a reason I used the title "response to shots fired" on my recent response to you.

I believe you will find that this entire discussion of the last few days originated when ASp posted some harsh words about modest-goddess, to which I responded. I believe you'll find that every subsequent comment I've made has been in response. Surely you wouldn't say it is improper to respond to charges made?

And I believe you'll find that if have often been patient enough to forego response, and that when I do respond I tend to be more temperate than the notes to which I am responding.

Now of course I could be wrong on this, bob, but I note it for your consideration. Even if there is an occasional exception, do consider whether I have accurately described the general pattern.