----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Doc Holiday"
>
> --> I agree fully. And it is evident how a fresh reminder of this has now 
> toned down quite a few of the more bitter expressions. I wonder how many 
> have rushed back through their archives to check on how they have 
> expressed themselves and to make sure they know what (could be) coming in 
> reply...

I didn't see any "toning down". I think you're mistaken there. Besides, 
anyone with a modicum of common sense knows that this list's archives are 
available online.

> --> Well, I must say that it was VERY obvious to me that it was a joke, 
> especially as it clearly then indicated that it was.

No way, that guy was serious if you ask me. But I don't care; he clearly 
doesn't understand what the mailing list's about. Seriously though, if we 
don't have the freedom to express our honestly held views in a forum like 
this, then there's no point in having it. If you want it polite, invite the 
vicar round for tea.

> --> I don't think we have evidence about skin thickness here.

Well, from where I was standing it looked like he was on the highly 
sensitive end of the scale!

>>Some Consultants have issues with ENPs. >
> --> I hope you mean "some consultants have issues with SOME ENPs" -

No, it should be obvious that he means "some consultants have issues with 
[the concept of] ENPs". Doesn't mean to say he's appraised them all as you 
suggest. Similar to me saying, "I have issues with traffic wardens, or I 
have issues with Animal Rights activists". Nothing to do with the medium of 
email; it's plain English.

> 5. The rapid-fire reaction to this has probably made many sit up and take 
> notice and will now INCREASE the likelihood of it being forwarded by 
> anyone who, until now, was not sure of the potential for mischief this 
> would have - they now KNOW we have people here worried about this...

You do talk a load of old rubbish sometimes Doc! But, I suppose if you want 
to stir, who am I to stop you?

> -> ... and the understanding, through experience, of what effect 
> politically-incorrect statements will have on the person making them and 
> the ones they are made about, REGARDLESS of factuality or truth.

Personally, I don't mind if you want to forward anything I write here. Am 
happy to say these things up front to all the usual suspects I criticise: 
the managers, the radiologists etc etc. I send stuff like this to them all 
the time at work anyway.

AF