Re: OT - Slam Dunker gets flamed

From: Bruce C. Beattie (bruce@EECS.Berkeley.EDU)
Date: Fri Feb 10 2006 - 18:02:20 PST


Well said Dave!!!
I couldn't agree more.

Thanks Arthur, you are a real hero.

Bruce MVPA 23824

MV wrote:

> I'd just like to address this to all of the carping, wining, bottom
> feeders out there who want to constantly criticize this email list.
> You know who you are. You are the guys who can't use a real name on
> this list for some reason. I guess you feel you need to be protected
> - well go get a hug if you need it. Most of the people on this list
> are known by their real names. Get a clue.
>
> Back when Arthur asked for contributions to keep this list going, I
> sent in my check and only hoped that he would keep the server up. He
> came through on his promise and he should be recognized for that.
>
> Thank you Arthur!
>
> This list is the way it is because of the people on it. And from what
> I can see, I think anyone who has been on this list for a while would
> have a hard time disputing that this has been a very successful list.
> Do a search on the archives for just about anything MV you can think
> of... The knowledge and perspectives expressed on this list is very
> impressive. Arthur did the MV world a big favor by starting this list.
>
> Telling people that they should go and visit another list to see how
> it "should be done" --- come on! Get with the program.
>
> The CDL questions that came up before (many of which I started)
> bordered on extreme. I agree. But so is the BS surrounding the CDL
> and it's use. In fact I still don't think I fully understand the laws
> surrounding it.
>
> Tell me where you can find a better discussion on the CDL and MVs on
> the Internet?? Check the archives - it is all there.
>
> I've learned a lot of things on this list and really appreciate
> everyones contribution. But let's be real. If you just want to see
> stuff strictly about MVs, pickup an MV book. If you want to chat with
> people who have real lives, and live with MVs, and like history
> related to MVs, then this is the right place.
>
> So Slam Dunk, Slam man, Donut Dunker, Donut Hole, or whatever the hxx
> your real name is, hit the delete key when you see this message and
> please start a thread that actually contributes to this list instead
> of criticizing it once again. You do this list a disservice by
> carrying on the way you do. If I were you, I'd do a "presto chango"
> and drop your alias so you can become a sincere contributing member of
> this mail list.
>
> Dave Cole <- my real name - was DavidCole@tk7.net
>
>
>
>
> slamdunk49@webtv.net wrote:
>
>> The Slamdunker and Stu the same person??? I don't even know Stu, but
>> I did
>> applaud his comments about on topic posts. Also, I didn't realize I was
>> "carping". Not sure what that is, but let me offer a bit of explanation.
>> For those of you that are relative newbies to the list, our moderator
>> is a
>> fellow named Arthur Kyle who at one time moderated this list with an
>> iron
>> fist. Those of us that have been around a while got pretty used to
>> keeping
>> things strictly on topic....and I do mean strictly.
>>
>> I love military vehicles. I can't read enough about military
>> vehicles. I
>> am not having a specific problem with my military vehicles so there's no
>> need for me to start a new thread. You guys know how many posts we get
>> every day. I enjoy every one of them that is about military
>> vehicles. I
>> read the list for enjoyment, education, and practical information
>> regarding
>> military vehicles. Why do I have to read posts about history, CDL's,
>> MVPA
>> politics, MVPA power wantabee'ers, etc., etc., ad nauseum?
>>
>> Hit the delete key, you ask? Take a look at the last several day's
>> posts
>> and see how many SUBJECTS actually match the body of the posting. (that
>> reminds me, since I'm replying now I've got to go delete the "history"
>> topic from the subject line on this post) You have to OPEN each post to
>> find out what the real subject is. Of course, that's another issue, but
>> deleting isn't the key. We need to not be so lazy and type in our real
>> subjects.
>>
>> Again, I love this list when it's dealing with Military Vehicles.
>> Someday,
>> just for a bit of education, check out the G503.com mailing list. It is
>> highly moderated, but provides venues for any subject you want to
>> discuss. So if I'm so unhappy, why not just go there for my fun?
>> Because I LIKE
>> THIS LIST when it's on topic, like the creator meant for it to be.
>>
>> You realize, of course, that I'm highly off topic by sending this
>> post. Oh
>> well, I'm through CARPING and am ready to take all the CARP that
>> comes my
>> way!!
>>
>> The Slam man
>>
>>
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