Jeesh - It's not like we are "Anonymous" or anything. Its like guys hanging out in a bar. It almost always very friendly, but can occasionally get demeaning when you deserve it. ;-)
A long time ago on the list that preceded this on - I didnt used to use my real name either, and I got called-out on it :-) The world has been sorry ever since. -- Espi On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 8:53 AM, Cynicalgeek <cynicalg...@gmail.com> wrote: > It's pretty easy to ignore a signature, but to have to ignore it hundreds > or thousands of times when it's including in replies by other people just > doesn't make any sense to me. But....whatever. > > You know I've considered using my real name on here several times. > However, after seeing how a lot of the "masters" of this list treat the > readers of the list, I'll never do it. The "masters" find enjoyment in > berating and personally attacking readers of the list. I wouldn't put it > past some or the "masters" to actually look somebody up and either A) call > a list member's employer to complain, or B) personally attack (verbally) in > real life over the phone, via snail mail, etc. > > This list is still useful but there is a lot of unprofessionalism that > goes on that has nothing to do with my 'cynicalgeek' email address not > using my real name. > > > On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 10:37 AM, Jonathan Link > <jonathan.l...@gmail.com>wrote: > >> It's pretty easy to ignore a signature. It's also funny, so I tend to >> give it a pass. I've seen worse signatures with huge pictures, those are >> pretty objectionable. The list members have come down hard on people with >> huge graphics and whatnot in their signature. Is Mr Rankin's long? Yeah, >> but it's text and it doesn't stand out and cry for my attention, either. >> >> Turning this on its head. If you expect the courtesy of Mr. Rankin >> trimming his signature, why is it unreasonable for someone to ask you to >> use your real name? Or at least use an alias that appears legitimate. >> >> Community is built when people "know" who their peers are. >> On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 9:49 AM, Cynicalgeek <cynicalg...@gmail.com>wrote: >> >>> #1 I read nothing in the EULA about having to use my real first and last >>> name. >>> >>> #2 I shouldn't have said that the LISTSERV should munge the long >>> signature, I should have said that list owners should gently ask users not >>> to use signatures that are incredibly long and useless. >>> >>> #3 I'm trying to make constructive suggestions that would help the >>> community of this list...solutions that would cost members of the list >>> NOTHING and improve the service of the list. >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 2:05 AM, Don Ely <don....@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> 1 demerit for you sir! >>>> >>>> >>>> On Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 11:02 PM, Jon Harris <jk.har...@gmail.com>wrote: >>>> >>>>> Now someone is either dreaming or you have had way too many beers >>>>> tonight sir. >>>>> >>>>> Jon >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 1:39 AM, Don Ely <don....@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> And while were at it, posts will only accepted by the listserv >>>>>> provided they contain the appropriate amount of research has been >>>>>> completed >>>>>> with references included! >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 9:55 PM, Gary Slinger <gary.slin...@gmail.com >>>>>> > wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Equally, if it purged everyone that doesn't post with a cleartext >>>>>>> real-world name, that would be a good thing also. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ------Original Message------ >>>>>>> From: cynicalg...@gmail.com >>>>>>> To: NT System Admin Issues >>>>>>> ReplyTo: NT System Admin Issues >>>>>>> Subject: Re: list delays >>>>>>> Sent: Mar 13, 2012 23:28 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Personally I think if the LISTSERV would munge James Rankins' email >>>>>>> signature on demand we would all be better off. ;) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Mar 13, 2012, at 9:37 PM, Bill Humphries <nt...@hedgedigger.com> >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> > wow. 4 hour delays on postings. really, this should be fixed or >>>>>>> ditch lyris. >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >>>>>>> > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > --- >>>>>>> > To manage subscriptions click here: >>>>>>> http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ >>>>>>> > or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com >>>>>>> > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >>>>>>> ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >>>>>>> >>>>>>> --- >>>>>>> To manage subscriptions click here: >>>>>>> http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ >>>>>>> or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com >>>>>>> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >>>>>>> ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >>>>>>> >>>>>>> --- >>>>>>> To manage subscriptions click here: >>>>>>> http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ >>>>>>> or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com >>>>>>> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >>>>>> ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >>>>>> >>>>>> --- >>>>>> To manage subscriptions click here: >>>>>> http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ >>>>>> or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com >>>>>> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >>>>> ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >>>>> >>>>> --- >>>>> To manage subscriptions click here: >>>>> http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ >>>>> or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com >>>>> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin >>>>> >>>> >>>> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >>>> ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >>>> >>>> --- >>>> To manage subscriptions click here: >>>> http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ >>>> or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com >>>> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> -cynicalgeek- >>> cynicalgeek<at>gmail.com >>> -- >>> >>> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >>> ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >>> >>> --- >>> To manage subscriptions click here: >>> http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ >>> or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com >>> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin >>> >> >> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >> ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >> >> --- >> To manage subscriptions click here: >> http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ >> or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com >> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin >> > > > > -- > -cynicalgeek- > cynicalgeek<at>gmail.com > -- > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > --- > To manage subscriptions click here: > http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ > or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
