What I do is keep a mental list of a$$h0l3$ and just don't help them. If you are not as moral as me, give them advice that will keep them running in circles. MUAHAHAHAHAHAHA On Mon, 24 Sep 2001, s wrote: > On Monday 24 September 2001 03:19 pm, Ric Tibbetts wrote: > > I recently made the serious error of replying to a question (on this > > list), to a person seaking advice on a modem. I "did" make the mistake > > of recently switching my mail software, and I missed turning off HTML. > > I've corrected that. > > > > However, I don't think I did anything to warrent being called names. > > Perhaps the folks on a "newbie" list could learn to say "thank you > > " to those who respond to their questions, and not start with the name > > calling. Or perhaps the next time, they'll get far fewer responses. > > > I seldom let things like this burn me. But this person went out of their > > way just to insult someone who tried to help. > > > > Maybe the rest of you will remember the name when more questions are asked. > > > > Have a good day > > > > Ric > > It's been getting hostile on all the forums and ngs since 8.0 came out, and > that number has been multiplied by the influx of windows refugees since the > publicity surrounding the windows product activation. It's gotten to where > trying to help ain't even fun anymore. I agree, it's a sad state of affairs. > -s > > > -- Arthur H. Johnson II [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Linux Box http://www.linuxbox.nu
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