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From: Tim Rentsch <tr.17687@z991.linuxsc.com>
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Subject: Re: Loops (was Re: do { quit; } else { })
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Keith Thompson <Keith.S.Thompson+u@gmail.com> writes:

> Tim Rentsch <tr.17687@z991.linuxsc.com> writes:
>
>> Keith Thompson <Keith.S.Thompson+u@gmail.com> writes:
>
> [...]
>
>>> If you mean that someone might use `[static N]` in a function's
>>> definition but not in a declaration, sure, but I would always
>>> make sure they match as closely as possible.  [...]
>>
>> It strikes me that you have a rather self-centered view of the
>> world.  The vast majority of all C code is written by people other
>> than yourself.
>
> [...]
>
> Tim, I am not interested in exchanging personal insults with you.
> (Yes, the quoted text above comes across as in insult, however you
> intended it.)
>
> If the only way to avoid that is to filter out your posts, I will,
> with some regret, do that.  I would miss out on your technical
> contributions, but I'm willing to pay that price to avoid your
> hostility.

There was no animosity meant in my comments.  I am very sorry
if it came across otherwise.  I am making an effort to frame
my future statements to help with this.