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Yap!!!! I like it!!! I'm in. regards, Joao Freire, MS, TS :) > -----Original Message----- > From: KRussellTX@ao*.co* [mailto:KRussellTX@ao*.co*] > Sent: quarta-feira, 5 de Julho de 2000 22:26 > To: techdiver@aquanaut.com > Subject: DIR vs STROKE > > > 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'. -- Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'.
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