Mr. Black,

Ok, that was funny.  I almost fell out of my chair.  Can you say "the kettle is
Black"?

You are quite the example for us to aspire to. (not)
  
o You are telling us that DIR is not good.  You have of course not proposed
anything better. (not
like you could)  
o You tell us you cave dive, but are not trained.  
o You tell us you dive deep on air.  
o We know you like to run "hot" mix in your pony.
o You comment on issues you have no clue about.
  
And then you have the nerve to try and tell us that DIR is no good. DIR has
been proven by a lot
of people with a lot more experience than you.  These are people who actually
specialize in diving
in unfriendly environments.  You on the other hand have absolutely zero
credibility since you have
basically zero experience in any of these environments.

BTW, having PADI ice diving and PADI wreck diving certs does not make you an
expert in technical
diving!  

At least George and the DIR guys lean on the side of safety in what they post
on public forums. 
You on the other hand are the perfect example of how not to do things.  As
George has pointed out,
you are going to get someone who does not know any better killed because they
think that seeing an
"MD" behind your name means you must know something.

Black you are the laughing stock of the Techdiver List, and I suspect REC.SCUBA
as well.

Give it a rest!

Mat.



--- "Michael J. Black" <mjblackmd@ya*.co*> wrote:
> Wow!!!  Bagged an elephant this time!  I'd better think of something
> good to respond to all the DIR hotheads with their "panties in a such
> a bunch" (thanks Trey, I learned that one from you).  First of all
> I am not trimix-certified, and believe it or not, one reason is I have
> an objection to TDI's requirement that Extended Range (on air) precede
> Trimix.  There are very limited opportunities to get trimix-certification
> in my area, but that is slowly changing.  I will not divulge how deep
> I have been on air, as if I haven't been crucified enough already.  Ha!!
> As I said in my introduction, my technical diving has been wreck, ice,
> advanced nitrox (TDI), decompression procedures (TDI), some cave (dived
> Akumal in early 80's, but wasn't cave-certified), and let's just say
> some "deep" air.  Diving medicine has been a second hobby, and I have
> been fortunate to have learned from some experts, whose names have
> already been bashed on this list, so keep guessing.
> 
> Now listen up DIR clones.  You are still the bad guys.  Techdiver's
> reputation still sucks thanks to you loudmouthed jerks, and you damn
> well know it.  As I've said before, kicking this hornet's nest is just
> a scream, because there are so many holes in your system (with the
> biggest hole being your militant attitude) that you deserve to be
> bashed, eternal-damnation style.  And just so you don't hurt yourselves
> laughing too hard after reading this post, chew on this (a new myth fer
> ya):
> 
> DIR:  Myths & Realities (3rd update)
> 
> Myth 9:  George Irvine, DIR's founder, really cares about people and
> wants to help others recognize the error in their ways.  Reality:  Mr.
> Irvine is recognized worldwide first as a man who verbally attacks
> anyone who disagrees with his ideas, and secondly as the man who
> developed the DIR system of diving.  His internet postings are indicative
> of a paranoid sociopathic personality disorder, and typically such an
> individual has little or no conscience, and is not capable of caring
> or helping.
SNIP!


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