Re: New entry for PBM List: I changed my socks today

From: Gary Baines <gb@atropose.blk.js.com>

Date: Tue, 15 Oct 1996 00:00:00 +0000

> Phil Shulkind  <phil@phildee.demon.co.uk> wrote:
>
> >Not trying to control anything... So why did you write to my postmaster
> >to complain when I posted a simple request for playtesters?

> Then Greg Lindahl wrote:
>
> First off, sending a complaint is not trying to control anything, it's
> just sending a complaint -- do you call people control freaks for
> writing a letter to the newspaper? Second, if you recall what was
> going on at the time, I think I had just been explaining that most
> internet providers prohibit advertising, and then you disagreed and
> posted a couple of blatant ads. Ergo, you asked for it. But if you
> want to replay history with a different interpretation, I can't stop
> you.

Every now and then Greg posts something to this newsgroup that reminds everyone why
he upsets so many people.  Greg, how can you possibly justify complaining to
someone's postmaster for advertising on an unmoderated newsgroup which has no
charter?

Advertisements are allowed on this newsgroup, that was the point that came out of
this discussion a couple of months ago, so Phil is quite correct when he says you are
trying to control the group to conform to your own wishes when you continue to take
the stand that somehow they aren't because of internet tradition.

I was begining to have some sympathy for all the sniping that goes on against you,
but with such a blatant act against Phil you have lost it and I can fully apreciate
why Phil has taken the stance he has with you.

Apologies to everyone else for jumping in like this, but this really pissed me off.

Gary.

References

Re: New entry for PBM List: I changed my socks today
Phil Shulkind <phil@phildee.demon.co.uk>
Mon, 14 Oct 1996 00:00:00 +0000
Re: New entry for PBM List: I changed my socks today
lindahl@deshaw.com (Greg Lindahl)
Tue, 15 Oct 1996 00:00:00 +0000
Re: New entry for PBM List: I changed my socks today
summit@easynet.co.uk (Steve)
Wed, 02 Oct 1996 00:00:00 +0000
Re: New entry for PBM List: I changed my socks today
Phil Shulkind <phil@phildee.demon.co.uk>
Fri, 11 Oct 1996 00:00:00 +0000
Re: New entry for PBM List: I changed my socks today
lindahl@deshaw.com (Greg Lindahl)
Mon, 14 Oct 1996 00:00:00 +0000

Referenced By

Re: New entry for PBM List: I changed my socks today
Phil Shulkind <phil@phildee.demon.co.uk>
Mon, 14 Oct 1996 00:00:00 +0000
Re: New entry for PBM List: I changed my socks today
lindahl@deshaw.com (Greg Lindahl)
Tue, 15 Oct 1996 00:00:00 +0000
Re: New entry for PBM List: I changed my socks today
summit@easynet.co.uk (Steve)
Wed, 02 Oct 1996 00:00:00 +0000
Re: New entry for PBM List: I changed my socks today
Phil Shulkind <phil@phildee.demon.co.uk>
Fri, 11 Oct 1996 00:00:00 +0000
Re: New entry for PBM List: I changed my socks today
lindahl@deshaw.com (Greg Lindahl)
Mon, 14 Oct 1996 00:00:00 +0000