[ale] How to test your public internet connection for open ports

[mike at trausch.us (Michael B. Trausch)]

On Fri, 2011-02-11 at 18:54 -0500, Ron Frazier wrote:
> I don't think we need to continue to escalate an argument in public.  
> You're reading a lot into my messages that doesn't exist.  I have
> never intentionally insulted anyone in this group, and if I
> unintentionally insulted someone, I'm sorry.  I do not have a holier
> than thou attitude, and don't feel that way at all.  The compliment I
> paid you was legitimate and sincere, even though we disagree on some
> things.  Now, you're using the F word.  I really don't know why.
> Whatever I did to make you so mad, I'm sorry.

I'll apologize for my word choice.  I could have omitted the word.

I will, however, cite examples where I have perceived (admittedly,
possibly where none exists, but tone, context and word choice certainly
impact my own impression) attitude.