Re: request new group: Comp.sys.apple2.idiotic.flamewars.

["matthew p. conte" <spam@somebody.else>]

Tom Padula <tjpadula@dowland.engr.sgi.com> wrote:
[...]
> Given the dwindling support for this long-out-of-production format, I
> have to say I can't believe the constant petty little power wars and
> personal attacks going on here. This is ultimately descructive and
> unhelpful to those of us that have an interest in keeping steam-powered
> computers running, if only for hack value. They quickly lose that value
> if the community undermines so visciously and consistently.

tom, great commentary.  problem is, there is a somewhat unspoken war here
between those interested in keeping the apple alive "for hack value," and
those who can't come to terms with the fact that that is how the majority
of apple users view the machine.

late/matt.
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