I found this interesting bit of wisdom to share. It could be usefully applied to many conversations and interactions on OlyBlog. Here's the transcription:

Rules For the Control of The Tongue

(Every religion, system of philosophy or code of ethics includes advice on curbing the rash activities of the tongue–which is referred to in the Christian Bible as "an unruly evil, full of deadly poison." Here are some of the rules which the Jain Shastras give for guidance in governing this obstreperous trouble-maker.)

1. Avoid lying; speak only words which are truthful and sincere.

2. Avoid exaggeration; speak in simplicity and truth.

3. Avoid deception; do not deceive either by work, look, or gesture.

4. Avoid evil-speaking; practice good will.

5. Do not listen to, act upon, or repeat an evil story. He who speaks evil of another, cannot find the way to peace.

6. Avoid idle conversation; learn how to be silent. Do not let the tongue run. Do not talk about the private affairs of others.

7. Avoid accusation, recrimination, condemnation and raillery. Practice forgiveness. Do not condemn those who are not walking in the righteous path; but protect them with compassion, walking the path yourself.

8. Avoid frivolous jesting and irreverent speech. Be modest in your words. Let your words be grave and reverent. Gravity and reverence are marks of purity and wisdom.

9. Avoid fault-finding, practice self-control. Avoid unprofitable arguments. Do not enter into wordy strifes about things. If one violently oppose you, let him have the last word.

10. Do not dispute about the truth, but live it. Cleanse your heart, acquire goodness and practice virtue.

11. Begin by adopting a vow of silence for one day in every week, or for one hour every day, while waking.