Posted by Greg Heilers on 11/15/05 02:07

Robi wrote:

> Greg Heilers wrote:
>> Heidi wrote:
>>
>>> Greg N. wrote:
>>> : While the post you referred to was indeed totally relevant, yours is
>>> : not at all.
>>>
>>> That is a matter of perspective. His reply was perfectly relevant from
>>> my POV.
>>>
>>> http://www.plsgoogleit.com/
>>
>>
>>
>> Now...*that* is pathetic. To scold someone for not providing the URL for
>> Google, is offensive. That is like watching a baseball game on TV, and
>> expecting the announcers to actually *explain* how a batter's .avg, or
>> pitcher's ERA, is computed.
>>
>> I might as well chastise *you*, for not providing a URL that gives a
>> definition of the cryptic term: "POV", which you included.
>>
>> :o)
>
> Oh, but she wasn't offensive at all!
> She could have provided one of these - more offensive - links:
> http://www.justfuckinggoogleit.com
> http://www.fuckinggoogleit.com
>
> so much for my part on off-topic posting ;-p
>
> I'm also ignoring your follow-up because you failed to
> mention where the replies were going to, which I find offensive.

Actually, my reply was an "open letter", to anyone who read it ---
as *all* postings should be.

But, on another issue, can you provide a link to explain the snippet of
code you attached top your own reply: that code being ;-p

And if the topic is "offensive" -- what about the people who post
anonymously; not providing a last name; or not providing a valid (or easily
discernable) email address?

<grin>

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Greg Heilers
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.....

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