Then you've forgotten the Labor Ready situation from the Exchange list... :D
On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 5:03 PM, Jon Harris <jk.har...@gmail.com> wrote: > In all my years on this list I have never heard of anyone taking anything > beyond the list unless it was a comment that did not belong on the list > being sent directly to the email address of the subscribed individual > usually then it help of some kind not attacks. > > BTW I go back to about 97 or 98 so that is a LONG time. > > Jon > > On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 1:50 PM, James Rankin <kz2...@googlemail.com>wrote: > >> I think your moniker is well-deserved - "masters" of the list is very >> cynical. I don't see it that way. And if anyone from this list saw fit to >> speak to my employer or attack me personally via telephone or snail mail, >> I'd see fit to go over to knock on their door and have it out with them. I >> come from a pretty grassroots place so if someone's out of order we tend to >> see nothing wrong with getting down on the cobbles, if necessary, and >> sorting it out. Each to their own. I don't think anyone here would do that, >> though. Maybe I'm "naive geek", but I'm not worrying about it. >> >> IMHO, YMMV, usual disclaimers. >> >> Signature will soon be gone. >> >> Cheers, >> >> >> >> JR >> >> On 14 March 2012 15:53, 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! 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Nor will we accept any liability, tacit or >> implied, for any damage you may or may not incur as a result of receiving, >> or not, as the case may be, from time to time, notwithstanding all >> liabilities implied or otherwise, ummm, hell, where was I...umm, no matter >> what happens, it is NOT, and NEVER WILL BE, OUR FAULT! * >> >> * The comments and opinions expressed herein are my own and NOT those of >> my employer, who, if he knew I was sending emails and surfing the seamier >> side of the Internet, would cut off my manhood and feed it to me for >> afternoon tea. * >> >> >> ~ 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
