Posted by jcage on 11/09/07 14:57

On Nov 9, 6:08 am, "Steve" <no....@example.com> wrote:
> "Captain Paralytic" <paul_laut...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1194603188.838479.254790@k79g2000hse.googlegroups.com...
>
> > On 8 Nov, 21:40, "Steve" <no....@example.com> wrote:
> > | first of all, it's a thread, dude.
> > Err no. A thread is a linked collection of posts on a particular
> > subject. When you post a reply you do so to a previous post within a
> > thread, dude.
>
> hmmm. so i was in a thread dealing with a particular subject and posted a
> reply to a previous post within the thread, dude. did you want to make a
> dashing, stand-out point here.
>
> > | second, it's usenet. like it, or lump it.
> > It is not usenet's fault. Usenet is quite capable of attaching
> > responses correctly. What is needed is a bit of intelligence on the
> > part of the user, dude.
>
> actually, usenet is a venue and takes *no* action in attaching messages to
> others...dude. perhaps you should have a look at the nntp protocol and learn
> how it all works. either way, your bit ot an attempt at insults is lost in
> translation since it went to intellect - the irony meter just went of the
> scale as soon as you tried to talk about things you obviously have *no* idea
> work.
>
> as for my exact point, it's usenet. people do what they like. the internet
> and all it's venues are supremely facist-free at this point. bitching about
> how people behave on the internet is a moot point at best.
>
> next time, try harder...dude.

Thanks for your help guys. Appreciate it very much.
john cage

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