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"As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even to the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons;
they are vexatious to the spirit."
-- from "Desiderata," by Max Ehrmann

Yes, I'm quoting freaking "Desiderata." Deal with it.

I have managed to remain un-entangled in at least two thorny arts-related Internet discussions in this past week when I realized, in both i...