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Originally Posted by Perikles
If somebody is unused to the normal cut-and-thrust of discussion within a scientific or mathematical topic, the demolition of their idea can be received as highly aggressive and unfriendly.
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Almost every new poster in the ATM is encouraged (again, after signup!) to read the rules, with a link directly to the post that contains the rules. In rule 13, that deals specifically with the ATM forum, there is a link called "
READ THIS THREAD FIRST" that gives specific advice to new ATM posters. Being unaccustomed is not an excuse, although some leniency is usually granted.