I read all of the messages in the thread before my first reply. While it's certainly possible to assume in this context that "Why?" is a judgmental question, it seems equally possible to assume the person posing the question - "Why?" - is merely seeking additional information in the hope of providing an alternative approach.
I assume you have a more rational reason for not wanting to use a dummy account than the one you've given - "Because I'm a control freaq and it just bugs me. No reasonable reason, just personal quirks." Had you provided such an answer, it's possible that Michael would have answered that with something like - 'No, there isn't a pref for setting a different From: address. However, you could <...> This sets up a dummy account, but avoids <reason you didn't want a dummy account goes here>' While it's true that Michael might possibly have replaced his initial "Why?" with something like - 'If you don't want to have a dummy account because <guess goes here>, then you could <...> This sets up a dummy account, but avoids <guess goes here>' Of course there is no telling how many reasonable guesses Michael might be able to make about your reasons for not wanting a dummy account. Are you expecting him to guess? You're the one seeking pro bono help. Why do you assume the solicitation of additional information is judgmental? Bob Dietz Steve Smith wrote: > You'll have to back up to my first message to see the context. I pretty > much generally find it offense to ask "How?", and then, before someone > will answer the question, they want to answer "How?" with "Why?". In > doing that they are judging, not responding. I have gotten that previous > employers on occassion, usually those that don't understand that not > only is /their/ time money, but mine is as well. That's not a > consideration here, but it should help place my irritation in context. > > On or about 5/27/2002 18:47, having not taken the 5th, Bob Dietz > allegedly wrote: > >> Steve Smith wrote: >> >>> My reasons are not relevant; and you should not be making judgments. >>> I am not a spammer and don't care to be considered one. >>> >>> On or about 5/27/2002 15:16, having not taken the 5th, michael lefevre >>> allegedly wrote: >>> >>>> In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Steve Smith wrote: >>>> >>>>> Because I'm a control freaq and it just bugs me. No reasonable >>>>> reason, just personal quirks. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> in which case, i'm afraid the exact answer to your original question is >>>> "no, there isn't a pref for setting a different From: address" >>>> >>> >> >> He asked you, why you wished to avoid having a dummy account. >> (Perhaps he thought he might be able to help with a work around >> or a different slant if he knew why.) >> >> You said, 'no reason.' >> >> He replied, no. No solution to the problem as stated. >> >> Where do you get that he is making judgments or calling >> you a spammer??? >> >> Bob Dietz >> > > -- > EVEN ONE-TIME SPAM VIOLATE FEDREAL LAW. > >
