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Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1999 17:52:03 -0500
From: Wrolf Courtney <wrolf@wr*.ne*>
Organization: Wrolf's Wreck http://www.concentric.net/~Wrolf
To: "techdiver@aquanaut.com" <techdiver@aquanaut.com>
Subject: Re: An Insult Generator


Jim Cobb wrote:

> You know, Paolo, I agree that there seems to be a bit of a hiatus of good
> info on techdiver lately. But I also don't think that you can join this
> list and then sit back on your fat ass expecting valuable, pertanent data
> to be delivered to your computer on a silver platter either.

100% agree.

> Any discourse is better than nothing. And if you have any questions you
> may post them to the list and see what discussions insue. Some are too
> timid or afraid of exposing their ignorance, but as you can see Farmer
> Jack's posts, ignorance did not stop him.
>
> Even from the apparently meaningless "farmer jack" string we can glean
> the information that there are some people who should not have computers.
> I also noticed from this string that there seems to be a set of "talking
> points" when referring to George Irvine. I would imagine that they go
> something like this:
>
> -While George has valuable information, you don't like the way it's
> presented.

Yep.

> -Accuse George of restricting the right of others to voice their opinion
> even as you try to restrict his rights.

He attempted to restrict my right to voice my opinions through his attorney.

> -Refer to George's followers as religious zealots or even nazis.
> -Infer that George has some kind of secret power to that will keep people
> from diving if they don't do it his way.

Can these be combined?

> -Refer to DIR principles as unworkable for the way you dive.

You mean, like solo? (A direct contradiction of DIR principles.)

> Using these talking points you can create your standard "anti-george"
> email.

Thank you.  Very helpful.  :-)

> So, if you want some pithy information exchange, start something up. What
> kind of wrecks you have over there in Italy? What kind of rig do you use?
> I know that some fine manifolds are made in your country, like the
> bargain-priced Genisis manifold. What brand do you use? Is there a local
> brand manifold which is the OEMed to Scubapro and Diverite?
>
>    Jim

Also agree.
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Wrolf              wrolf@wr*.ne*

Wrolf's Wreck:     http://wrolf.net
Wrolf's Net.Wreck: http://wrolf.net/netmgmt.shtml


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