STEP #5a DK
David Massey wrote:
>
> I have an idea that may save bandwidth; Next time this comes up lets just
> post the appropriate step since we know what they are. For example:
>
> Lister A Posts: "Step 1."
>
> Listers B through J post: "Step 2."
>
> Listers K through O post: "Step 3."
>
> You get the idea. It would save a bunch of time and we've all heard it
> before and nothing changes.
>
> Soapbox mode off.
>
> Dave
>
> >>Listers,
> >
> >Well, it has happened again, and, as always, the sequence is the
> >same.....
> >
> >Step 1. Lister "A" gets pissed at LBC parts supplier "X" and rants to
> >the
> >list.
> >
> >Step 2. Listers "B" through "J" chime in and agree that "X" is a
> >terrible
> >corporation run by terrible people.
> >
> >Step 3. Listers "K" through "O" come to the defense of "X".
> >
> >Step 4. Listers "P" through "V" turn the conversation to include
> >criticism, or praise, of the other LBC suppliers, "Y" and "Z".
> >
> >Step 5. Finally, lister "W" ends the thread with a message from a
> >rational
> >voice saying something like, "Just remember, without "X", "Y", and "Z"
> >we
> >wouldn't be able to get ANY parts for our cars so quit your bitching"
> >
> >It usually takes about 4 (+/- 1) days to get from "A" to "Z" during
> >which
> >time I make heavy use of my delete key. -Bob
> <
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