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From: "Scott" <scottk@hc*.co*>
To: <KRussellTX@ao*.co*>, <techdiver@aquanaut.com>
Subject: Re: DIR vs STROKE
Date: Fri, 7 Jul 2000 07:00:23 -0700
Yeah, its Mike Gray.

He is rallying his "troops" around the rabid ignorance for which he is
getting well known. His shit would fly about 1/2 inch here, and it isn't
flying real well on rec.scuba.

Sometimes you just have to laugh.

Scott

----- Original Message -----
From: <KRussellTX@ao*.co*>
To: <techdiver@aquanaut.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2000 2:26 PM
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
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