Bertram Scharpf <lists <at> bertram-scharpf.de> writes:
> this is off-topic and it is not meant as a contribution to > an escalation. It's quite painful to watch anyone suffer. > > I have not had a job in 4 years. > This is no fun. I can tell you. And it is not neccessarily > your own fault. Although Alans posts give rise to the > suspicion that it is, it also may be the other way round. It's a global problem/challenge to keep 7+ billion folks employed and otherwise engaged in valid pursuits of life and happiness. No doubt he is wrestling with a few demons..... > It's wrong to judge if you haven't experienced it. You won't > judge if you have experienced it. I beware of criticising > Alan and I know why I do so and why I will do so for the > rest of my life. It's not a beam that is in Alan's eye. As one with deep christian values, since early childhood, I am a sucker for those in need. Yes, sometimes it is often total BS, but most often, not. Sometimes it is easier to help this sort of person, locally. But the 'reach out' to total strangers across the net is often valid. Too hard to tell. Often that caustic tone is a reflection of deep pain, just like a wounded animal down to their last instinct to 'lash out'. Then there is Nietzsche and that school of thought. You'd hope that someone local to him is helping him sort through these issues. Maybe volunteer work (at his keyboard) to help others would be some good therapy...... No matter how you slice it, it's painful to read. hth, James
