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Paul Elliott wrote:
>
> Jack,
> OK, then we can skip a step. If you forward any more mail, you'll have
> the distinct honor of being the second person banned from the list,
> although I'll let you back on if you apologize to me for causing hassle,
> and to the list for stirring mud.
Thats fair enough. We both know where we stand. A good point to start
with.
> This has nothing to do with party line. Anybody who thinks it does is
> being simplistic. I'm all for non-CCR guys getting on here, DIR guys, even
> WKPP gentlemen, but not if it's just to flame and be an idiot. They are
> under-represented, and I couldn't care less if many on this list are
> diametrically opposed to that group. I have a very high tolerance for
> letting this list discuss whatever it will, but I'm not inclined to let
> people tell me that they are going to ignore simple rules that were
> formulated after tremendous thought and effort.
Well it SEEMED and I could be wrong that it was otherwise. I'd guess I
was seeing more of the SHIT and less of the STUFF as you are posting to
me now.
> The list is not closed minded, but it has a decidedly low tolerance for
> low content posts, and for very, very good reason. Most of us have lived
> through the carpet bombing, and don't want to repeat it. None more so than
> me. (Although I bet Tom and a few others are right up there) This is still
> called one of the best diving lists out there, and one reason is because we
> don't sit around with the express purpose of beating our chests. To say
> this list is hypocritical is false. The majority on here are willing to
> agree to disagree, and most of the time can keep from calling each other
> names. It can get a bit too introspective, but I've never seen the group
> as a whole disregard a well presented position.
Trey at times can be hard to take. Hell I tangeled with him first time
we met on techdiver. haha
But method of delivery aside I've found after careful study of the
SUBJECT I'm in 100% agreement with it. i also understand WHY Trey is
intolerant. Myself I'm more of a live and let live kinda guy. As long as
i dont have to DIVE with it. haha
> In short, anyone who claims that the list is unfair, that I am unfair,
> or that there isn't toleration for other views hasn't been here long
> enough, and they clearly have no idea what this list is all about.
I've been lurking on this list now for over 3 yrs.
L8R
>
> Best regards,
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Paul Elliott | paul@nw*.co* |Software Eng. Northwood Designs, Inc.
> class Flames {public: Flames() {delete this ;} ; } ;
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