freds@ast.COM (Fred Sieg) (05/20/91)
in article <6076@ns-mx.uiowa.edu>, broy@vaxa.weeg.uiowa.edu (Barbara Roy) says: > News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.3-4 > > I get VERY tired of people who insist that their methods are the ONLY ones > that should be used and anyone who advocates otherwise is an idiot or worse. > Personally, I enjoy reading about different methods even if they don't > coincide with my own techniques. Let's get back to the business of this group > - the dissemination of information. If the flames keep up, I doubt any new > subscribers will dare post anything for fear of being attacked by the > know-it-alls in this group. > > Barbara Roy, Weeg Computing Center, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA. 52242 > Meadowacres Arabians > Internet: broy@vaxa.weeg.uiowa.edu Bitnet: broyva@uiamvs > Disclaimer: My opinions are solely my own and may change daily. Although I had promised a "flamer" there would be no more posts from me, I can't help but chime in here since this is precisely why I stopped posting. I still read and enjoy these groups and when I feel I can answer a question I do so by e-mail. Unfortunately, this does not contribute to the net.audience. I realize that and feel bad about it. On the other hand, I (and I'm sure there are many others) am somewhat sensitive to getting personal flames for merely expressing a personal opinion, observation, or experience. I have never said that my opinions are a statement of fact, merely another viewpoint among many. Personally, I enjoy reading the variety of answers people pose for a problem. I can then digest them all and pick those which I philosophically agree with and ignore the rest. No need to attack anyone's character or intelligence. I'm sure this post will attract the flamers in droves and I have prepared myself for the event. Fred -- Fred Sieg | freds@ast.com -or- ...!uunet!legs!freds AST Research Inc. | Fax: (714) 727-9358 Tel: (714) 727-8465 If any opinions were expressed, they are my own and not those of my employer (who would NEVER express an opinion).