I didn't ask for thanks. I was simply pointing out that I have been here from the beginning and have posted a lot of useful information and as such deserve at least the illusion of civility.
> GD wrote: > > "Honorary titles and gifts are a conflict of interest and hence > not something that professional IT people should engage in, period." > > I can perhaps understand why an employer might take this stance but why > would I, or anyone else on the list care? > > They're telling us things not selling us things so it doesn't bother me in > the least even if Microsoft's contribution to their net income is vastly > greater than their employer's. > > GD also claimed: > > "a community I helped build" > > I honestly can't say I've ever noticed your name before but I do take > lengthy breaks so maybe you slipped in between these - I do think I'd > remember someone so outstandingly pompous otherwise. > > All members of a community help to build it. I don't go round thanking > everyone I see in the street for building my real-world community and I > certainly don't wear a badge saying "I helped to build this community, you > may kiss my ring." > > > The information contained in this e-mail is intended for the recipient or > entity to whom it is addressed. It may contain confidential information that > is exempt from disclosure by law and if you are not the intended recipient, > you must not copy, distribute or take any act in reliance on it. If you have > received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and > delete from your system. _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
