Re: Csa2, Delphi, ...

[toddpw@ugcs.caltech.edu (Todd P. Whitesel)]

Rubywand <rubywand@swbell.net> writes:

>     That a newsgroup, Csa2, should end up as the hub of the Apple II
>universe was inevitable. On the wide-open world-spanning internet, it is
>where users meet.

Ah, no wonder I can't get anywhere with you on this. As long as you are
infatuated with the idea that "god is the collective consciousness formed
by all the posts on usenet", it won't be possible to convince you of any
other viewpoint. Usenet is in many ways a parasite; enjoy it while you can.

>     Users helping users set up and troubleshoot hardware and software
>     Experimenters suggesting and trying out ideas for improvements
>     Programmers, including 'regular users', writing software to
>       solve problems, add capabilities, and provide entertainment
>     Projects to build archives of software and information
>     Individual ventures to sell software and hardware
>     Support for user groups
>     Passionate battles over strategies to break hardware bottlenecks
>     ...

>     Mainly, this particular newsgroup is admirable for its
>participants. From them spring the toughness, flexibility, variety,
>generosity, and freedom which make it a special, fun place to be.    

None of the above is unique to csa2. It happens on the pay services too.

At this point I think we'd better just agree to disagree. For what it's
worth, I used to believe that csa2 was the ultimate forum too, back in
the "old days". That was before I talked to company reps and found out
that they left usenet in disgust, because it gave them the least return
of any on-line service for their advertising and personal effort.

You say their attitude is "why bother?" WELL IT IS! But only for usenet.

Todd Whitesel
toddpw @ ugcs.caltech.edu