Re: Let's CLEAN this Apple II community UP completely

[Roy and/or Janet Miller <millers@inetnebr.com>]

Cturley2 wrote:

> Yes, I did write and post the above -> and anybody that really knows me would
> know it was a simple sarcastic joke post aimed at the A2 vogons
> to give them a short thrill in their pathetic existence.
>

And no one fell for it. Not much of  a joke Tom

>
> So, followed with this nice post from Ernest - to which I respond:
>
> <<Tom, you would make almost three people happy by doing this; I say almost
> three because two of them secretly take advantage of the resources that you
> mentioned, and only complain because they have nothing better to do.>>
>
> Yes, I know.  Sort of funny isn't it, how they take what I offer in secret then
> bitch and moan forever about it in public.   That shows where their heads are
> at :)
>

Who? Name them. Tom, Ernest, name the people who took the software. Name anyone who
complains here and takes the software that isn't yours to give. Name them boys.

> <<That leaves one control freak who would be beside themselves with joy because
> they got their way, at everyone else's expense. You know the saying, "it
> only  takes one control freak to spoil it for everyone.">>
>

Actually, Ernest, you and Tom seem to be a bit controlling. Or attempting to do so.

> Well, we don't have to worry about that then.  There's way more than one
> control freak in the A2 world. :)
>
> <<I think that there are many people in this group, and others who don't even
> know about this group yet, who would agree with me when I say that I'm glad
> that you (and other helpful people like you)

There are lots of people Ernest, who help, without giving away what isn't theirs to
give away. But we know how moral/legal/ethical questions bore you.

> are here to help the rest of us
> figure out how to do something with our Apple II's. You've been very helpful
> to me, and I'm glad that you are here, and I'm glad that there are sources
> of free software for me to enjoy.>>
>
> Thanks - I try, I agree and I'll keep trying till my last breath with it all.
> you can rest assured of that Ernest.
>
> <<I don't lose any sleep if a hand full of egocentric controlling types are
> distressed that a few FTP sites might be distributing software that "they"
> are trying to keep the rest of us from enjoying.>>
>
> Fully agreed - I don't lose any sleep over it either.  And, as we both know
> "they" are just 'pissing in the wind' with their activities in such respects.
>
> <<Try to keep it inperspective, Man, because no matter what you do, there are
> always going to be people who don't like it, and they will wail and howl, gnash
> their teeth
> and pull at their hair like it's the most important thing ever but so what.
> That's what the mail filter is for.>>
>
> Yes, mail filters are a wonderful thing.  The best stress reduction method this
> newsgroup has available.  I used to think using a mail filter was a silly
> thing.  Now, I see it's really a wonderful thing.   The Kitty can hiss and spit
> till the end of time and I don't have to hear it.  Rev. Roy,

It's interesting Tom. I haven't mentioned my profession by name until today, in
response to you. Why are you all hung on my being ordained? I don't make a big
thing of it, why do you? I rarely even use the title "Reverend." Most of the people
in my church address me as "Roy," some as "Pastor Roy" or "Pastor Miller." You make
a comment in your post about "bible slappers" (the normal term is Bible thumpers),
and yet, I've never even quoted the Bible in these posts. Interesting. Someone has
some issues they need to deal with.

> Penman and the
> rest of those that can't handle me

LOL.

> can post, debate, rant and rag at me until
> they are blue in the face with hate and frustration.

I don't hate you Tom. I pity you. And I'm not frustrated. I'm saddened that you
choose to waste your time and talents in hurting the Apple ][ community instead of
strengthening it. I'm saddened that people like Ernest don't see how your piracy in
the long run will hurt them rather than aid them.

>  I never have to see it.
> Yes indeed mail filters make a world of difference in reading this newsgroup.
> I'd advise everybody to give it a try.

Strange how they don't keep you from reacting to the posts though.

Roy