Hi all, I've been away from techdiver for the summer, and was stunned with the first messages I read after resubscribing. It was more like grunts in 'Nam discussing ("with the f-word hanging from thir lips like a cigarette", to quote J. M. DelVecchio-no offence 'Nam Vets, quite the opposite) than mature tech divers. I have a deep respect for the diving & other merits of many of the persons participating in this discussion, but it's beginning to crumble. Sometimes it's like my kids (3 and 7 years) having an argument on whether Batman can beat Spiderman. I think we should all learn from Rich Pyle, who could flame people right and left, but doesn't do so. For a guy like me only about to enter the real tekkie world (mixed gases), this list has been most valuable source of information. The funny thing is, that some guys presently patricipating in this finger-waving have been just as helpful and patient with me and my questions as Mr. Pyle in personal communication, taking their time to explain me their views and sharing their experience. I really do appreciate that. If this list goes down the drain, or some experienced tekkies are kicked out just because thy can't curb their frustrations, it would be a terrible, terrible waste. On the other hand, I fully understand our list manager's frustration, I'm sure these f-word contests and flame wars weren't on his mind when he kicked this thing up. So it's up to ourselves not to "eff" this list up. Therefore I suggest that all of you who are cool, just ignore the finger-waving, and soon we'll see who are the nerds not capable of maintaining their cool. How's that sound? Just my thoughts, Juha Flinkman <flinkman@fi*.fi*>
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