So why didn't you quote piccolo? I take it you misquoted.

Hey, at least they're not like the flame wars of ~2006. Everybody is sick of those.

That's an interesting concept. I've never tried that. Assuming it was clear from the start that they were doing nothing, so you wouldn't rely on them.

On my next project, I'll be stepping up as a leader and noting exactly how much effort I'm going to put in, and for everyone to define how much they think they're going to put in. It's a lot easier and clear cut if everyone defines beforehand, exactly how much effort they will do, and signs their name below it. For many people, their name is one of the most important things about them. It represents a summation of all of the actions, and their character. A man's name is the most valuable thing to him. So signing a piece of a paper that says "I commit to doing this" is very effective. (from the book, "Predictably Irrational")

Disclaimer: I haven't read through all the posts.

Step 1: See a doctor. He or she will have something valuable to say, it's all that schooling they get.

Step 2: Take a break. Will you lose your credit for courses completed if you withdraw now, or could you pick up where you left off later on? (if you feel like it)

Step 3: After doctor + break, things will become clearer.

I don't know how to say this, but this is the rule that works for me: if one person is being a jerk or is out to get you, he's probably a jerk who's out to get you. But if everyone is being a jerk, the problem might be with you. You could be behaving in a way that makes people react badly, or misinterpreting what they're saying.

Extreme stress can cause both of those things.