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Written conversations take on a slightly different character. You can express your thoughts more clearly and in detail. And also, if there's a heated argument in ICQ, the opponent can't shout over you, interrupt you, or "beat" you in any way.
Bow down and hear our cry,
Our earthly rulers falter,
Our people drift and die,
The walls of gold entomb us,
The swords of scorn divide,
Take not thy thunder from us,
Take away our pride.
G.K. Chesterton: English Hymnal