Re: [SLUG] How to post to lists

From: David R. Meyer (dmeyer07@tampabay.rr.com)
Date: Fri Jan 10 2003 - 18:47:48 EST


Andrew's entire response clearly demonstrates what I, and several others
have said today...thank you for confirming what I already suspected by
your continuing to post your opinions.

Dave

On Fri, 2003-01-10 at 18:15, Andrew Wyatt wrote:
> On Fri, 2003-01-10 at 17:33, David R. Meyer wrote:
> >What I find interesting is the total arrogance on this list by a very
> >vocal minority, all of which were in force today. Other SLUG members
> >have acknowledged that I asked a legitimate question, and other
>
> Sure, it was a legit question. For a Microsoft help list.
>
> >proceeded to flame me. Why is it that the same people always do all
> the
> >flaming, and the rest contribute?
>
> I didn't see any flames today. You are more than welcome to do a little
> bit
> of research, I have probably helped more people than you likely ever
> will here.
>
> >
> >Please don't tell me what geeks do and don't like, doing my own
> >research, etc. I've been a UNIX Admin for over ten years so I think I
> >qualify as a geek. If people think I don't do my own research, that is
>
> That does not qualify you as a geek, nor is it believable since you
> could
> not solve this simple problem without help.
>
> >their problem because they don't see. Because I am unemployed right
> now
>
> Riight.
>
> www.google.com
> '"Windows XP" password recovery linux' leads to
> http://www.experts-exchange.com/Operating_Systems/WinXP/Q_20348448.html
>
> Time invested: 120 seconds.
>
> >I actually have the time, and do my research before I ask. You'll also
> >notice that when I ask a question I often ask if someone recommends a
>
> Uhh no you didn't.
>
> >particular app...there are many, and once I've done my homework I come
> >and ask. I was under a serious time crunch today and needed help with
> >something I've not had to do before. It was a serious situation that
> >required immediate attention. The safety of a minor was in serious
> >question. Fortunately, one of the tools Patrick gave me did what I
> >needed, and the parents were able to avert a very bad situation.
>
> Well then you should have asked the correct list, or picked up the
> telephone
> and called Microsoft directly. In an emergency one does not waste time
> by calling
> a taxi service in New York when you need to get to a hospital in
> Florida.
>
> >
> >One thing is very apparent here...there are about five people on this
> >list who have a serious agenda and ax to grind, and are exceptionally
> >vocal on the subject. Heck, one even attacked me personally on this
> >list with mis-information.
>
> I do hope you aren't referring to me, I haven't attacked you at all. The
> only one with an axe to grind here is YOU.
>
> >
> >Please keep it up, all five of you, because every time you get on here
> >and flame me, more people are driven away from SLUG and somehow they
> >find the new LUG, where you'll not find this kind of crap.
>
> Sure they do, 3 people left today David, dAvid and daVid. LOL! If you
> call
> following policies crap I'll take the crap over chaos any day thx. If
> you
> are so gung ho about your new list please leave this one and put a real
> effort into your new LUG. Be sure to thank anyone that helps you though.
> ;-)
>
> Lets let this thread die too huh..
>
> -Andrew
> --
> Andrew Wyatt <awyatt@fewt.com>
> FEWT Software - http://www.fewt.com
>



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