Ringmaster wrote:
> On Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:13:48 -0700, "Bill Yanaire" <bill@yanaire.com>
> wrote:
>
>> "Ringmaster" <bigtop@VistaGeneralCircus.net> wrote in message
>> news:ebeu845hd54at1ltd1hipvqrsfp0erachr@4ax.com...
>>> On Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:06:12 -0700, "Bill Yanaire" <bill@yanaire.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> 1) Because you are poor
>>>> 2) Because you don't have any desire to do actual work
>>>> 3) Because GIMP sounds so dorky
>>>> 4) Because entering cryptic line commands sounds exciting
>>>> 5) Because you hate Microsoft
>>> Shame you lack the intelligence to offer factual reasons why you think
>>> Vista is superior to Linux. Maybe because you can't? That's a pattern
>>> often repeated in this newsgroup. Some always resort to ridicule,
>>> because they have no facts to counter what was said.
>>>
>> I don't think Vista is superior to Linux but Vista runs certain programs
>> that Linux doesn't.
>
> Yes, that's true and why I don't use Linux myself. See, you can make a
> fact based argument if you want to. Shame everyone in this newsgroup
> can't.
>
>> Don't even get started about emulation packages because
>> is some instances, that isn't even an option.
>
> Agree again.
>> If you want the functionality of Vista and need to use it's programs then go
>> for it. If you can get by with Linux/Ubuntu and can deal with the Open
>> Source family of software then OK.
>
> A reasonable conclusion. Shame Frank can't be reasonable and must
> resort to childish taunts and profanity.
>
>> Most people who come
>> here want to get their problems with Vista solved and don't need Ubuntu
>> shoved down their throats. Maybe you don't understand that.
>
> Surprise, I think Alias constantly evangelizing for Linux is
> ineffective and foolish and yes a disruption, but he has a right to
> his opinion and he does not attack people unless someone attacks him
> first. Where we part company is he has a right to express his views,
> even if he repeats the same things hundreds of times. Simply ignore
> his evangelizing.
>
> Again, the main disruption is Frank who is always too childish to
> ignore any post that bugs him or calmly argue any valid points. THAT
> is why there is so much noise here. Frank got it in his head he can
> attack whoever he wants. Others join in and disruption is the result.
>
> Newsgroups are designed for sharing different opinions. Frank and
> others like him have yet to understand this group should not function
> as a fan club for Microsoft and they deliberately interfere with the
> open exchange of different opinions acting like bullies always
> attacking posters that don't share their narrow views.
>
> There's room for both pro and con opinions. Whoever makes the best
> arguments will persuade the most readers their view is correct or at
> least should be given serious thought. It is as simple as that. Frank
> wins nobody over with his constant bluster and repeated lies and crude
> attacks. In fact one could argue Frank has done much to turn people
> off from Vista.
>
>> Let's say you have a problem with your Prius. You take it to the Toyota dealer and the
>> sales advisor says, Adam, why not ditch the Prius and get a Chevy? You
>> would probably be insulted with those remarks. Wrong place. Wrong time.
>> Same goes for some of the Linux/Ubuntu/Open Office remarks made here.
>> Understand?
>
> Once you start down the slippery slope of saying you can't discuss
> this or that, soon it becomes a breeding ground for thought police.
> While annoying, as I've told Alias myself, I still defend his right to
> evangelize and he's picked an appropriate group since General is all
> inclusive. If or not he's successful or even effective isn't the
> point. The point is he has a right to his opinion and to express his
> views without being attacked and called names constantly by the same
> handful of dopes just as much as Frank and a few of the MVP's
> shameless shill for Microsoft. That isn't effective or appropriate
> either.
>
>> Sorry again pal. You and I have an agreement not to be juvenile and sling
>> personal attacks and so far it seems to be working.
>
> Yes it is so far. -)
>>> No wonder you constantly get laughed at and end up in most people's
>>> kill files.
>> Maybe that will change in the future. You are still being made fun of by
>> quite a few people. Take a look at the last few days posts. Yes, I am in
>> some kill files but oh well.
>
> I couldn't care less who kill files me either. The people who have in
> the most part are Frank wannabe types. I don't care where losers
> think, that would be stupid, and while I'm many things, stupid isn't
> one of them.
>
> You have risen above the noise, so I hope others do as well. We'll
> see.
My hubby Ringmaster still doesn't understand that there is a time and
"place" for discussions. One time, he took his little Precis in for
service and got mad when the mechanic refused to listen about his
hemorrhoid problems....
