Rob wrote (21 Sep 2006 08:51:49 -0700):

7 ... when someone attempts to silence someone or to drive
7 them from the group via personal attacks. ...

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"... I am content to follow the threads of subjects raised
by Mr. Blair until their logical conclusion. Why not? The
search for rgcp verity is seldom pretty and may be
compared with making sausage. The process sickens
but the final product -- that sublime moment when The
Historian or such like slinks away and is then summoned
back by an angry Hopper -- enthralls. Though, admittedly,
in a sickening way. ..." - Larry Parr (05 Feb 2003
14:22:59 GMT)