Rule of order for dot operators?

[Ned Batchelder]

On Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 6:33:46 PM UTC-4, Thomas 'PointedEars' Lahn wrote:
> Denis McMahon wrote:
> 
> > On Sun, 17 May 2015 11:45:02 +1000, Steven D'Aprano wrote:
> >> On Sun, 17 May 2015 05:40 am, Thomas 'PointedEars' Lahn wrote:
> >>> C.D. Reimer wrote:
> >>> ^^^^
> >>> Who?
> >> Don't be a dick, Thomas.
> > 
> > Thomas is a professional dick, he can't help it, he's been a professional
> > dick for years in php and javascript groups, and now he's obviously
> > spreading himself further afield. He usually confines his wisdom to
> > pointing out faults in other's posts, rather than offering any
> > constructive input himself.
> 
> Yes, I am a professional, while you are just a dick.  Every single time.

Everyone should stop calling people names.

Thomas, you were obnoxious to the OP, and now you are being obnoxious (and factually incorrect) to Denis.

Steven and Denis: you were too blunt in your objections.

Be considerate. Be respectful.

--Ned.