The Windows ftp.exe command line program does not support passive mode. Can anyone point me to definitive documentation, preferably from Microsoft, that states this is true? [more inside]
posted by Roger Dodger on Feb 13, 2009 - 3 answers

Given today's equity market conditions, when should I change my 401K investment strategy from active to passive? [more inside]
posted by shinybeast on Sep 24, 2008 - 6 answers

Is there a term for this? A high school honors teacher is being unreasonably hard on my daughter..... [more inside]
posted by winks007 on Sep 19, 2008 - 48 answers

Is there a way to scan for passively scanning wireless cards. [more inside]
posted by bjtitus on Aug 16, 2008 - 10 answers

Can you guys recommend any resources for learning assertive communication? In my family I learned to avoid conflict at all costs. Therefore, I don't know how to approach "difficult conversations" directly. [more inside]
posted by mintchip on Apr 5, 2008 - 16 answers

How do I know when I'm being self-assertive vs. being a jerk? [more inside]
posted by treepour on Mar 11, 2008 - 11 answers

I am looking for a Japanese blog about a woman who left passive aggressive notes for her husband and son as part of the food in the bentos she made them. [more inside]
posted by duckierose on Jan 5, 2008 - 10 answers

He was killed; he got (himself) killed. It was sold; it got sold (possibly out from under me). What sort of semantic difference does using forms of "get" versus "be" in passive constructions convey? [more inside]
posted by kenko on Sep 8, 2006 - 12 answers

What's the truth about passive smoking?
posted by Acey on Oct 6, 2005 - 27 answers

Please tell me your experiences with passive agressiveness in your relationships. [more inside]
posted by eas98 on May 24, 2005 - 20 answers

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I'm writing an undergraduate history thesis. Should I do all I can to avoid the passive voice? [More has been placed inside] [more inside]
posted by PhatLobley on Jan 25, 2005 - 54 answers