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This just came out on Rec. Scuba. Subject: Can't we all just get along? From: El Stroko Guapo <A HREF="mailto:omgray@wo*.at*.ne*">omgray@worldnet ..att.net</A> Date: Mon, Jul 3, 2000 5:53 PM Message-id: <39613570.54340F1A@wo*.at*.ne*> OK kiddies, it's been a fun couple of weeks, but everyone's starting to repeat themselves, it's all on the table, beaten to death, so we can do the wrap-up. The term "Stroke", as it pertains to this ng, is an appellation conferred by George Irvine and refers to anyone that is not a strict adherent to DIR. It was a pejorative from its first use, and has become a catchword for DIR folks, like "gawwwllleeee" for rubes or "fuck" for US Marines - a word ya say a lot to let everyone know yer one of the fellas. The reference is simple and direct: (1) a person is either DIR or Stroke, there is no grey area, (2) DIR is blessed with Special Knowledge (too many ESPN commercials?), Truth, and Logic, of which Strokes are ignorant, and (3) Strokes not in search of the Special Knowledge, Truth, and Logic are, of course, stupid. So, by some lowlife's fiat, the world is once again divided in two, Godless commies and filthy capitalists, Nazis and Jews, niggers and honkies, flyboys and groundpounders, cattlemen and sheepherders, DIR and Strokes. Can't we all just get along? But there really ARE differences. A few culled from recent posts are: DIR is streamlined. Stroke is low in both frontal area and coefficient of drag. DIR is minimalization (a DIR word meaning "minimization"). Stroke is don't load up on trendy gear. DIR is unified teams. Stroke is personal competence, accountability, and responsibility. DIR is mental focus. Strokes relax. DIR is physical fitness. Strokes leave the muscle shirts in the gym locker. DIR is safety. Strokes is diving, and getting back in one piece. DIR is "spewing truth and logic". Strokes just spew when they hear that one. DIR looks up to GI and JJ. Strokes look down at tunicates and batfish. DIR strictly follows a narrowly defined philosophy of balance. Strokes don't. Strokes don't even understand what that is. DIR has found the truth. Strokes never stop looking for it. DIR gladly answers all legitimate questions. Strokes question all silly-ass answers. DIR never dives with Strokes. Strokes dive with whomever they please. DIR is macho Strokes are guapo. Muy guapo. Muy muy guapo! DIR is style. Strokes are substance. DIR seduces wannabes Strokes satisfy groupies. DIR is killfiles. Stroke is searches. DIR takes its fun very, very seriously. Strokes giggle. DIR is exclusionary - yer either DIR or yer Stroke Strokes is inclusionary - If ya want to be a Stroke, you are one. So here's the deal. (drum roll) Team Stroke (cymbals) Membership in Team Stroke is restricted to anyone that wants to be a member. Team Stroke members are allowed to append "TS" after their name. In the case of multiple suffixes, TS will be last (e.g. Berty Poobah, PhD, CPA, TS). Team Stroke members absolutely positively must follow The Rules, if they feel like it. TS Rule 1: Dive with whomever ya please. TS Rule 2: Don't poke fun at non-Stroke divers. TS Rule 3: Even-numbered rules don't count. TS Rule 4: Avoid bowling. TS Rule 5: Use yer head and have fun. regards El Stroko Guapo, TS Team Stroke certificate (suitable for framing) # 0000000001 -- Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'.
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