nine9feetYahoogroups wrote: > On 11/01/07, Mike Stevens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Despite what I posted earlier, because some people of mentioned bits >> if it, I've decided, as one of the ancient mariners >> of this parish. to try to make some sort of summary of what >> happened. But my memory of it all >> is distinctly partial, in both senses of the word. >> >> I think it must have been about eight or nine years ago that it all >> happened. At that time this list was privately hosted ( > [Snip detailed history of the list and the gateway to usenet] > > I would say that was a pretty accurate summary, Mike. But I also > think that a very significant part of the problem was the different > cultures on the list and the newsgroup. The list was a cosy place - > the pub analogy - and quite a few members were not aware of the > gateway to usenet that meant their pearls of wisdom could be seen by > anyone on usenet. Subscribers to the list were mostly a pleasant bunch > who were there because of their interest in canals, etc. Some people > on usenet are there for other reasons. I believe AM is one such > individual, and applying the term netcop is somewhat polite IMO. And > with Dral he and others found something they could play with.
Try this link http://groups.google.co.uk/groups/search?hl=en&q=Andy+Mabbett&qt_s=Search waterways doesn't seem to be the only group he is not liked in.... (the word "troll" comes up with monotonous regularity...) Ron Jones Process Safety & Development Specialist Don't repeat history, unreported chemical lab/plant near misses at http://www.crhf.org.uk Only two things are certain: The universe and human stupidity; and I'm not certain about the universe. ~ Albert Einstein
