I ... respectfully disagree. I took that comment in a humorous manner as his
way of making a point. Reminds me of a rather colorful relative, actually. I
basically got a chuckle out of it and went on. There's been worse posted on
the PDML, and I'm sure in the future I'll be responsible for some of it. :)
I didn't really have a problem with it.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tanya & Russell Mayer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Pentax Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2001 8:53 PM
Subject: Gerald's crass comment....
> Gerald wrote:
>
> "I would rather my friends tell it to me straight. No sugar coating it
for
> me. If I want someone to always tell me nice things regardless of the
> facts, I'll hire her for a night."
>
> Ok, Gerald, how about this then...."I think that is quite possibly one of
> the most offensive remarks I have ever seen posted on PDML. I am not a
> feminist or an easily offended person, but seeing that we are talking
about
> TACT and CONSIDERATION on this thread, I feel that you would do quite well
> to employ some yourself, and perhaps take a couple of lessons about on how
> NOT to sound like a disgusting pig as well...."
>
> fairy. 8-(
> (who could never be "hired" for a night or even a minute for that matter,
> and who will no longer be contributing to any other comments made my
Gerald
> until he formally and publicly apologises for making such a sexist,
> patronising and distasteful remark..."
>
> PS I am not the only female contributor here, but fear that I will become
> just that if people continue to make such crass and unnecessary comments.
> Just because we are talking about Pub atmospheres here, doesn't mean we
can
> all start talking like a bunch of drunks....
>
>
>
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