"Technological vandalism and hostility - flaming, personal attacks, virus and mail-bomb attacks -- occur because the people who practice and advocate them must operate at an enormous physical and psychological distance from the people they attack and from the consequences of their actions. "

Some of use have no problem in being close, personal AND attacking you. Why would you think I wouldn't as soon smack you as look at you if I was so inclined? Fear? Consequences? Sure - just get really good at dealing with the consequences or minimize the consequences by understanding the reactions that may be generated. Woah - is this hacking?!? :b