Agreed about the dangers of less than explicit communication. But I'm not appalled by Dubai. If anything, I'm appalled by the childish arrogance and "moral sup

Agreed about the dangers of less than explicit communication. But I'm not appalled by Dubai. If anything, I'm appalled by the childish arrogance and "moral superiority" on display in this thread. There is nothing "hackerish" or clever about getting inflamed against a far-away country you probably know nothing about. Nietzsche has a good quote about this pestilential habit of moral condemnation, which I can't find right now. It's a bad habit, an addiction we should recognize and discard. (Now a thread about the unique ways of the Emirates and how to navigate there would be worthwhile.) People don't talk in this ridiculous, irresponsible way when they have skin in the game. I wouldn't expect loose, childish talk from you, Dan G about moderating forums, because you moderate a forum and know what's involved.