[at-l] how do I post without causing a fight

[infinity1plus1 at yahoo.com (Robert)]

I know I'm new to your list and probably many will feel I have no right to ask, but why do opinions have to be related with so much animosity? I now know not to mention those little doohickeys that you dial on to speak to people... I now know not to bring up books regarding the trail... I now know not to mention the type of pack I use. This having been said, I really would like to know, how do i post a question here? I'd like to feel comfortable to ask an important question, but I worry that the answer to any question will be lost in the 20 responses that have nothing to do with my question and have more to do with the member to member history on the list. I guess my question is simply: How do I avoid starting a fight and still get a question answered? 
 
Robert

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