--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB <no_re...@...> wrote: <snip> > Dawn, I am sure you'd like to *believe* that the > past is forgotten. And that we have no idea what > to predict in the future from you, based on your > past behavior. > > But that's just not how cyberspace works. > > It works the same way real life works. Your actions > DO have consequences. People DO remember. And based > on those memories, if you've done less-than-positive > or less-than-honest things in the past, people have a > right to expect similar less-than-positive or less- > than-honest things from you in the future.
Oh, lord, the belly-laughs are starting early this week. I wish I had a nickel for every time Barry's expressed outrage when I've pointed out that a record of past dishonesty gives folks good reason to distrust current claims. Better cross that particular bash off the playbook, Bar, because I'm saving this quote.