There is absolutely no excuse for rudeness. I hate it, yet it seems to be spreading like a plague through society. People aren't being taught respect, dignity and good plain manners anymore, so I have come up with a cunning plan...
If the future is computers then how about super-polite software? Instead of..
"Confirm Delete: Yes No"
We could say...
"Are you sure you would like to delete? Yes please No thank you"
As well as spell checks we could have honour checks; search functions that would weed out insults, impolite language and preserve the honour of the typee. Spell check has become my greatest teacher (I still have a long way to go), there are only so many times I can put up with that mocking red line before I learn the spelling through irritation.
Software writers of the world unite! You have power to use for good or evil! Choose good! Choose manners! xc