Thanks for your kind comments. As I said, least I am doing my bit for
us now, not that I have just sat there and not bothered. Access for us
is always important.
Best
-James-
On 28 Apr 2008, at 21:27, Cara Quinn wrote:
hey James, first off, very cool to have ya here!
I think it shows a lot of character to join up and put your money
where your mouth is and do what your doing to help out! Kudos!
I think people might be talking about this for a bit though, as you
must admit, your comments were pretty inflammatory? I'm sure you
understand. :)
I think it'll just take some time to calm down, and once people see
that you're really walking your talk, like you are, things will be
cool. I wouldn't worry about it.
-Just my thoughts of course, and again, very glad you joined the
list again!…
Have an awesome day and rock on!…
Smiles,
Cara / Flicka Girl :)
On Apr 28, 2008, at 2:43 AM, James Jolley wrote:
So will I so stop going on about it now. What more am I supposed to
do? Leave the list?
On 28 Apr 2008, at 09:32, Scott Howell wrote:
Rachael, I like that. I have bren around the net pretty much since
the mid 90's,b ut didn't follow the news groups as much so hadn't
heard plonk, but I sure like it. The one good thing Rachael is
that whatever I type, I'll say to a person's face so there's no
question where I stand with anyone. I always like folks to know
what the deal is.:)
Thanks for sharing plonk.
On Apr 27, 2008, at 3:03 PM, Rachael wrote:
Hmm, indeed. In my experience of the net, which is going on
twelve years now, those who bitch would rarely do it "in real
life".
I once crossed swords with a chap who I later met in the real
world. He did his utmost to ingratiate himself to me after
calling me all the bitches under the sun on the net. I'm afraid I
told him where to get off and exactly how to do it, just as I had
done in the virtual world, after some provoking on a personal
level from him I must add. I am a nice net citizen on the whole,
though one thing that is guaranteed to make me take a dim view of
any individual on the web is a personal attack on another. I mean
- how childish is that ? Anyone can be "brave" at the keyboard.
I spent a great deal of time on usenet up until a couple of years
ago. There's a whole can of bitching worms to be had there ! Yet
there is always the "plonk" if one is self disciplined. For those
unaware of the concept, read on ! For those who know what I'm on
about, please pass go and collect two hundred pounds. lol.
There began some years ago a usenet tradition of "plonking" some
one if you really can't abide their message content. A "plonk"
signifies that you have blocked that person's messages by
filtering them or putting them in your kill file and tells them
and others than you won't be reading them anymore, so there is
very little point in them carrying on with their behaviour.
"Plonk" can be appended to your final reply, or even constitute
as the whole reply.
The "plonk" is one's friend. lol. Something worth remembering as
it can be applied to email messages also. It's very difficult for
someone to whine or bitch at one if one isn't listening afterall.
It helps the signal to noise ratio stay within tolerable levels
for everyone else on the group, too.
Rachael
On 26 Apr 2008, at 11:41, Scott Howell wrote:
You know I try so hard to avoid getting involved in these
pissing contests, but what amazes me is the level of bitching
and wining that seemingly flows from some of these messages.
First if I were to unsubscribe, I very seriously doubt any of
you would give a tinkers damn, but let me assure you neither do
I care who comes and goes. I don't know probably 95% of you in
any event beyond the exchange of a few e-mails or just reading
your messages. What I'd like you to consider is how many of you
would actually have the guts to talk the trash face to face. Me,
I say what I type, I have no fear, but I do consider others
feelings to the extent of not calling them an idiot or hurting
their feelings for the hell of it; unless I really feel that way.
So, ok, the comments were in my opinion unnecessary and honestly
if those in the U.K. feel so under represented, then do
something about it. I think Josh like many others has given a
lot to this so called community and I for one appreciate it, I
don't have the time to do all I'd like. So, there's plenty of
room out there for anyone who wants to contribute. All this back-
biting and bitching is just completely unproductive. When folks
join this list which has a fairly high volume of traffic, they
aren't joining to read the soap opera-style crap such as this.
They are here to learn the benefit fo switching to the Mac, get
assistance with their newly purchased Mac or old Mac, and here
to possibly share their experences. So, how about we all work
together to continue the atmosphere this list was intended to
promote. Everyone should and does have the opportunity to
contribute doing podcasts, going to shows, starting web sites,
etc. So, go forth, be productive, and be nice.
Scott Howell
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