In a message dated 12/15/03 10:54:05 AM Pacific Standard Time, losgatos_dale@yahoo.com writes:
I have eliminated Dale's email address from my "reply all" that does include
the CR list and Ray.
> Ray, you obviously have no idea how the persistent private e-mails from
> these complaining a**holes bothers me. Do YOU like "spam"? I have no
> affiliation with Carsten apart from having bought things from him, and
> suddenly, these persistent s.o.b.s insist upon bothering me PRIVATELY
> (as incidentally, you've chosen to also, despite my obvious
> request/statement in my post to the group)
>
Dale, spam is something that you get from someone you don't know, who wants
to sell you something that you may or may not need. Off list replies to a
thread you have commented on are NOT spam. Wake up dude, you are part of a communal
list. Commentary generates response on and off list. Period.
> Truthfully, I am sorry all these folks have problems, but as I can no
> more feed the starving in China, I cannot resolve those idiot's
> business problems for them. Even if I could, how would I (or any OTHER
> person for that matter) be inclined to help, when these frustrated
> bidders start into their frenzy. Truth be known I am SO inclined to
> issue a heart-felt "f***-you" to you all, but will hold back from that
> for now. And if you have a problem with THAT personal inclination, try
> to see it as in the same spirit y'all exhibit when you chose to ignore
> my request and pester me with private e-mails.
>
> Dale "ready to follow Richard's example with respect to dopes" P.
>
Dale, grow up. I'm offended by your attitude and your language.
Stevan Thomas
Alameda, CA