Paul M Foster wrote:
> John Pugh wrote:
>>
>> You know - I have offered help, opinions and answers to further the
>> cause.
> > I get nothing but grief from my posts. I guess it's time to sign off
> > from this group and put my efforts where they are more useful.
>>
>
> John has now uns*bscr*bed from this list, which is a real shame. I've
> had private email conversations with him about what to expect, but I
> suppose he finally had enough. He's right about the reaction he's
> gotten from the list. We had a Red Hat rep on our list at one point,
> with the same results.
>
> Hassling these Linux company reps is like hassling the operator when
> your phone doesn't work. *She* can't fix it, so why give her grief?
> These Linux company reps have a responsibility to represent their
> companies, and to forward the company line. Can't really blame them
> for that, even if you disagree with them.
>
> If we *ever* get another Linux company rep on the list, it would be
> nice if we cut the guy a little more slack.
>
That is a shame. I have really enjoyed and appreciated John's input
here. I will admit that I have made a chiding comment or two towards
him, but I've always tried to be explicitly clear that it was all in
good fun. I'm not trying to play the saint here either, but I regret
that he got run off the list.
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