Following is a copy of my followup comment to Mark.  It has a strain of thought that matters to blogging.

"First of all, I like Mark. Much of what he does and how he does it is agreeable to me. He has a streak of commonsense that cuts through many complex problems. This is why I got upset. I wouldn’t blink an eye if some stranger I don’t care about behaved badly.

Second, we all have our dark thoughts at times, particularly when someone cuts you off on a freeway. But making these dark thoughts public carelessly is irresponsible. If weblogs give voice to the people, that voice comes with some responsibilities. Dark thoughts should stay in the dark and not be flaunted openedly. Otherwise, we’ll soon have rednecks talking openly in a bar about 101 ways to kill chinks, spicks, and niggers.

Mark aired his dark thoughts and no one complained. Read the comments and you’ll see snickers in agreement with Mark. This is what pushed my button. We are responsible for what we say and what we say affects those who hear us.

Lastly, I want to say this to Mark. Think of this incident like a little swirve while driving. Straighten out the wheel and look forward to where you are going. Cheer up, Mark."

Sorry about my negative comments on Social Software and Emergent Democracy and four-letter words.  When blood boils in my vein, I tend to go over the line.   Also, feel free to blast me if I mess up and say the wrong things.  If I can give it, I can take it.  Not only can I take it, I'll thank you for it.