Please everyone. I for one need these lists, I need the knowledgeable
people on these lists, I am far from an expert, yet I love my Spits. I
don't want to see anyone leaving. What can we do to ease the tension
here?
Brad
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On Thu, 17 Aug 2000 14:07:25 -0700 Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net> writes:
> Paul,
> I am sorry that you fell prey to Laura's babble.
>
> The fact of this matter is that I sent her a private message saying
> that she should tone down her bravado because she is making people
> start to snicker behind her back. It was said in private and with
> the best of intentions.
>
> You would be truly amazed at the bile that she belched into my
> InBox. Therefore, I have no apologies for her considering the
> exchange. Her resulting message to the list was a typical "Hurt
> Little Girl" act seeking pleas from list members for her to stick
> around.
>
> She has been very up front with her bragging, offering no
> explanation or details to back it up. She wants to act like a guy
> but falls
> back on the Girl thing for sympathy.
>
> I can tolerate her constant bragging but feel like if she wants to
> be one of the guys she should be bound by the same rules that apply
> to us, the most important of which is, "You must be able to back up
> what you brag about. Otherwise, keep silent."
>
> Now, you didn't mention names in your message, so I have no idea if
> those comments were directed at me. I have nothing to be ashamed
> of and wanted to set the record straight.
>
> Again, I'm sorry you fell for Laura's obvious ploy.
>
> Regards,
> Joe
>
> wizardz wrote:
> >
> > Sorry for the rant....
> >
> > I took it upon myself (off list) to attempt to apologize to an
> individual for the CHILDREN on this list.
> >
> > I know that party is on more than one list (at least two of the
> same ones I'm on)
> >
> > ...so for the moment, these two lists are seeing this message.
> >
> > Others have voiced their concerns ...publicly, so to will I.
> >
> >
> >
> > Considering the isolation afforded by the Internet, it amazes me
> that some of you have succeeded
> >
> > in showing the rest of us your true colors. COWARDS, CHILDREN and
> IGNORANT You are.
> >
> > So... I guess I must re-assign my faiths.
> >
> > Here's an individual that doesn't NEED the list, but enjoys the
> interaction (at least use to) with others
> >
> > sharing a common interest. That's natural. Yes.... I enjoyed
> their comments too, both on and off the lists.
> >
> > Simple logic dictates that this individuals 'daily driver' far
> exceeds the quality and running condition
> >
> > of a larger % of cars on this list.
> >
> > Then there are those of you that would have nothing more than a
> rusting piece of crap in your possession if it
> >
> > weren't for these lists. If you drive off the good 'humans' on
> the list.... where will your crap pile be!
> >
> > NO ONE ON THESE LISTS IS PERFECT or knows it all. I'll be the
> first to admit I put my foot
> >
> > in my mouth once in awhile. (probably like now) Even the simplest
> descriptions
> >
> > within someone else's submission, sometimes jogs a long forgotten
> memory or tidbit of info
> >
> > that solves the problems you were having. Newby or old-timer
> alike, WE ALL learn new stuff
> >
> > all the time.
> >
> > If you know it all...and believe you are above us... WHY THE HELL
> ARE YOU HERE!
> >
> > We sure as heck aren't going to ever worship you and yours. So why
> don't you leave and let the
> >
> > rest of us enjoy our hobby.
> >
> > If you feel the need to laugh at someone behind their back.... and
> then try to convince them that
> >
> > others are doing the same..... you've got a problem. Both civil
> and mental.
> >
> > What or who gives you the right to imply anything at all about
> other listers. (That is to say...
> >
> > except the small clique of like minded immature creatures you
> THINK are your friends)
> >
> > Have you ever stopped to think ...who laughs at you? I guarantee
> there is someone out there
> >
> > Are you that blind to the world around you? I think this is one
> of the scariest notions
> >
> > I've run across lately. That people like this are allowed to roam
> our streets, and propagate no less!
> >
> > THE ONLY PROBLEM THE WORLD HAS IS EGO.
> >
> > Sorry for the emotions.. but as others have stated ... the more I
> think about this.. the more it ticks me off!
> >
> > Personally, I don't care to know who the offender is. Well wait a
> minute...yes I do...
> >
> > At least that way I'll know the social level you reside on .
> >
> > Sorry for the bandwidth gobble everyone.
> >
> > I'm sorry to be associated with such childish people. Maybe I
> should join her and bolt from here.
> >
> > Paul Tegler wizardz@toad.net http://www.teglerizer.com
> >
> >
>
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