Attraction Vs Imitation

On Mar 28, 10:52 pm, "Tim J."
wrote:
OCD?
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TL,
Tim
-------------------------http://css.sbcma.com/timj

I don´t know what OCD means.

TL
MC

typed:
On Mar 28, 10:52 pm, "Tim J."
wrote:
OCD?

I don´t know what OCD means.

.. . . and that may be the problem, Mike. It is the abbreviation for
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. You state that roff is full of stupid idiot
dumbos, but you can't seem to stay away. Posting link after link after link,
most of which point to other forums, without any content in the posts is a
rather rude way of purposely cluttering up roff for some kind of personal
satisfaction, although I cannot understand the ploy. If I disliked roff as
much as you've stated, I'd remove the subscription and never look back.

I have enjoyed so many of your posts over the years. One not too long ago
was about the joy of breaking off a tree branch and fashioning a rod so you
could fish while having a nice outing with a lady friend and her child. I
still smile now thinking about it. What happened to cause this much disgust
and hatred?
--
TL,
Tim
-------------------------
http://css.sbcma.com/timj

On Mar 28, 11:45 pm, "Tim J."
wrote:
typed:

On Mar 28, 10:52 pm, "Tim J."
wrote:
OCD?

I don´t know what OCD means.

. . . and that may be the problem, Mike. It is the abbreviation for
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. You state that roff is full of stupid idiot
dumbos, but you can't seem to stay away. Posting link after link after link,
most of which point to other forums, without any content in the posts is a
rather rude way of purposely cluttering up roff for some kind of personal
satisfaction, although I cannot understand the ploy. If I disliked roff as
much as you've stated, I'd remove the subscription and never look back.

I have enjoyed so many of your posts over the years. One not too long ago
was about the joy of breaking off a tree branch and fashioning a rod so you
could fish while having a nice outing with a lady friend and her child. I
still smile now thinking about it. What happened to cause this much disgust
and hatred?
--
TL,
Tim
-------------------------http://css.sbcma.com/timj

Don´t you read what Fortenberry and others post here?

I did not state that ROFF was full of idiot dumbos.

The links I posted are to my own articles on fly-fishing related
subjects, and most are only useful with the accompanying pictures.

I don´t hate anybody, although I certainly am disgusted.

Ahh **** it, what´s the point...........................

typed:
On Mar 28, 11:45 pm, "Tim J."
wrote:
typed:

On Mar 28, 10:52 pm, "Tim J."
wrote:
OCD?

I don´t know what OCD means.

. . . and that may be the problem, Mike. It is the abbreviation for
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. You state that roff is full of stupid
idiot dumbos, but you can't seem to stay away. Posting link after
link after link, most of which point to other forums, without any
content in the posts is a rather rude way of purposely cluttering up
roff for some kind of personal satisfaction, although I cannot
understand the ploy. If I disliked roff as much as you've stated,
I'd remove the subscription and never look back.

I have enjoyed so many of your posts over the years. One not too
long ago was about the joy of breaking off a tree branch and
fashioning a rod so you could fish while having a nice outing with a
lady friend and her child. I still smile now thinking about it. What
happened to cause this much disgust and hatred?

Don´t you read what Fortenberry and others post here?

Yes, but what they post speaks of them, not you. You have no control of
that.

I did not state that ROFF was full of idiot dumbos.

The links I posted are to my own articles on fly-fishing related
subjects, and most are only useful with the accompanying pictures.

If you had just posted one or two, I'd say you were probably trying to
convey useful information. Posting ten or twelve in a row is sending a
message of a different sort.

I don´t hate anybody, although I certainly am disgusted.

Ahh **** it, what´s the point...........................

You seem to think no one understands what you're saying. Maybe some of
us understand, but disagree with the content, context, or premise. So
what? IMHO, that "**** it" attitude would have been best applied several
days ago.
--
TL,
Tim
---------------------------
http://css.sbcma.com/timj/

On Mar 29, 4:58 am, "Tim J."
wrote:
typed:



On Mar 28, 11:45 pm, "Tim J."
wrote:
typed:

On Mar 28, 10:52 pm, "Tim J."
wrote:
OCD?

I don´t know what OCD means.

. . . and that may be the problem, Mike. It is the abbreviation for
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. You state that roff is full of stupid
idiot dumbos, but you can't seem to stay away. Posting link after
link after link, most of which point to other forums, without any
content in the posts is a rather rude way of purposely cluttering up
roff for some kind of personal satisfaction, although I cannot
understand the ploy. If I disliked roff as much as you've stated,
I'd remove the subscription and never look back.

I have enjoyed so many of your posts over the years. One not too
long ago was about the joy of breaking off a tree branch and
fashioning a rod so you could fish while having a nice outing with a
lady friend and her child. I still smile now thinking about it. What
happened to cause this much disgust and hatred?

Don´t you read what Fortenberry and others post here?

Yes, but what they post speaks of them, not you. You have no control of
that.

I did not state that ROFF was full of idiot dumbos.

The links I posted are to my own articles on fly-fishing related
subjects, and most are only useful with the accompanying pictures.

If you had just posted one or two, I'd say you were probably trying to
convey useful information. Posting ten or twelve in a row is sending a
message of a different sort.

I don´t hate anybody, although I certainly am disgusted.

Ahh **** it, what´s the point...........................

You seem to think no one understands what you're saying. Maybe some of
us understand, but disagree with the content, context, or premise. So
what? IMHO, that "**** it" attitude would have been best applied several
days ago.
--
TL,
Tim
---------------------------http://css.sbcma.com/timj/

That may well be the case, but only a couple of you are attacking me
personally as a result of your disagreement with anything.

MC

On Mar 29, 4:58 am, "Tim J."
wrote:

Don´t you read what Fortenberry and others post here?

Yes, but what they post speaks of them, not you. You have no control of
that.

I did not state that ROFF was full of idiot dumbos.

The links I posted are to my own articles on fly-fishing related
subjects, and most are only useful with the accompanying pictures.

If you had just posted one or two, I'd say you were probably trying to
convey useful information. Posting ten or twelve in a row is sending a
message of a different sort.

I don´t hate anybody, although I certainly am disgusted.

Ahh **** it, what´s the point...........................

You seem to think no one understands what you're saying. Maybe some of
us understand, but disagree with the content, context, or premise. So
what? IMHO, that "**** it" attitude would have been best applied several
days ago.
--
TL,
Tim
---------------------------http://css.sbcma.com/timj/

What surprises me is the fact that you and others condone the
behaviour of a few extremely offensive people, and then tell me that
what they do is somehow my fault. This simply does not make any
sense.

However this may be, I suppose you get the newsgroup you want. If you
wish it to be dominated by offensive scumbags, then it will be.

MC

wrote:
On Mar 29, 4:58 am, "Tim J."
wrote:


Don´t you read what Fortenberry and others post here?

Yes, but what they post speaks of them, not you. You have no control of
that.


I did not state that ROFF was full of idiot dumbos.

The links I posted are to my own articles on fly-fishing related
subjects, and most are only useful with the accompanying pictures.

If you had just posted one or two, I'd say you were probably trying to
convey useful information. Posting ten or twelve in a row is sending a
message of a different sort.


I don´t hate anybody, although I certainly am disgusted.

Ahh **** it, what´s the point...........................

You seem to think no one understands what you're saying. Maybe some of
us understand, but disagree with the content, context, or premise. So
what? IMHO, that "**** it" attitude would have been best applied several
days ago.
--
TL,
Tim
---------------------------http://css.sbcma.com/timj/


What surprises me is the fact that you and others condone the
behaviour of a few extremely offensive people, and then tell me that
what they do is somehow my fault. This simply does not make any
sense.

However this may be, I suppose you get the newsgroup you want. If you
wish it to be dominated by offensive scumbags, then it will be.

MC


frankly mike, i'm not sure "condone" is apt. there is simply nothing
that can be done other than tolerate or ignore such folks in an
unmoderated newsgroup. the freedom to spout as one chooses in these
places is both the charm and the curse. that a few choose to disagree
*and* to be disagreeable in the process ought not brand an entire group.
your debate is with them alone. this is a diverse (and at times,
perverse) crowd. i'd trust most recognize intelligence, wit, and
integrity...as well as the lack or abuse of each. in my opinion, your
best arguments with the disagreeable folks is in the strength of your
facts and logic and experience...not in ad hominem exchanges with tar
babies.

i have benefited greatly from your many informative posts here and
elsewhere, and i have always enjoyed/admired your craft of humorous and
philosophical rhymes.

jeff

jeff

typed:
On Mar 29, 4:58 am, "Tim J."
wrote:

Don´t you read what Fortenberry and others post here?

Yes, but what they post speaks of them, not you. You have no control
of that.

I did not state that ROFF was full of idiot dumbos.

The links I posted are to my own articles on fly-fishing related
subjects, and most are only useful with the accompanying pictures.

If you had just posted one or two, I'd say you were probably trying
to convey useful information. Posting ten or twelve in a row is
sending a message of a different sort.

I don´t hate anybody, although I certainly am disgusted.

Ahh **** it, what´s the point...........................

You seem to think no one understands what you're saying. Maybe some
of us understand, but disagree with the content, context, or
premise. So what? IMHO, that "**** it" attitude would have been best
applied several days ago.

What surprises me is the fact that you and others condone the
behaviour of a few extremely offensive people, and then tell me that
what they do is somehow my fault.

I don't recall doing either of those things, and here's the best part: just
because you say I did those things doesn't make it true. Why would anyone
here care about what I or anyone else personally condone? Isn't Usenet
wonderful?

This simply does not make any sense.

I think I've spotted the problem here. . . ROFF is anarchy at its best.

However this may be, I suppose you get the newsgroup you want. If you
wish it to be dominated by offensive scumbags, then it will be.

As an adult, I've found that I can read just about everything posted here
and disagree with a good portion of it without so much as breaking a sweat.
The old adages "consider the source" and "you get what you pay for" go a
long way around this place.
--
TL,
Tim
-------------------------
http://css.sbcma.com/timj

On Mar 29, 2:06 pm, "Tim J."
wrote:
The old adages "consider the source" and "you get what you pay for" go a
long way around this place.

Veering off on another tangent, your use (with which I agree) of these
two adages, together with Jeff's mention of "tar baby" reminded me
that many of our "old adages" are colloqialisms whose meanings may not
be fully understood or correctly interpreted outside the US culture.
I suspect that "you get what you pay for" is of far greater relevence
in a capitalist nation, for instance. My favorite anecdote in this
vein was on a trip to the Netherlands when one of our American
managers expressed an interest in "picking the brain" of one of our
hosts. Huh? He was quite fluent in English, but to him, "picking"
translated to "stealing". It was a good laugh all around, but
illustrative.

That said, I also find that many other cultures have their own adages
that seems to say what we want to express, occasionally with greater
elegance and humor, and that often translate quite well into English.
None of this means anything in this thread; I just couldn't help
myself.

Joe F.