RE: [cobalt-users] I'm resigning from the "move the list" effort

["Arthur Sherman" <cobalt-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Jeff, 
> 
> I was thinking how I could word this diplomatically.
> 
> But that's not my style.
> 
> I studied psychology before I joined the Airforce, How I 
> managed to get a degree and fly a plane beats me, but it was 
> easier than being on a user group list.
> 
> Anyway, here is my diplomatic response to your post.
> 
> 
> Don't be an ass.. I wanted to put Don't be a Prat .. But I am 
> not sure you Americans would understand that. 
> 
> If you let a few vocal (small minority) people sway your 
> judgement .. Then the line above applies.
> 
> Most of us sitting on the sidelines, either don't have time 
> or are too lazy to do much and are just hoping that you 
> people make it esy for us and just fix this and make it work 
> so that we are not affected.
> 
> Most of us like easy options.
> 
> There are some that make their living from selling their 
> cobalt knowledge that are scared perhaps that you are perhaps 
> getting ahead of them and may get a few extra customers.
> 
> Aint life tough.. If you are doing the work and if you took 
> the initiative, then good luck to you.
> 
> Just carry on and get this thing working with Bruce and 
> whomever and take no notice of the other people.
> 
> If they don't want to join and be a part of it .. That's 
> there problem.
> 
> Now being frank .. Zeffie .. I have supported you in the past 
> and stood up for you when I think you were being wronged.
> 
> It is now time .. You shut the fuck up and either work with 
> Jeff and Bruce or quit .. 
> 
> If at anytime anyone starts compomising the list with 
> advertising or spam ..
> You can rest assured .. There will be people like me who will 
> flame them to death. ( I may even Dos their server depending 
> on how much whisky I have
> drunk)
> 
> The bottom line is kids ... Quit fighting and lets work 
> together and make this happen.. 
> 
> Our enemy as I see it is Sun .. And not each other.
> 
> Bruce who has taken the part of list manager, in my opinion 
> is honourable and trustworthy (even tho he is ex Navy) And I 
> am confident that he will be fair and reasonable as he has 
> proved in the past.
> 
> Lets support this and move forward and make this work for all 
> us lazy peoples sake.
> 
> Jeff and Zeffie .. If you were my kids .. You are grounded 
> until you shake hands and share your toys.
> 
> In the meantime Jeff .. Your punishment is to carry on and 
> make this work..
> Zeffie .. Be nice to Bruce and Jeff and work with them and be 
> part of this .. 
> 
> Having been in the Gulf and seeing what is happening there 
> now, a cobalt users list is not something to fight about.We 
> have greater battles and bigger enemies ahead of us .. So 
> lets play nice and be friends .. OK ?? 
> 
> Finally anyone who disagrees with my sentiments .. 
> 
> Please email steve@xxxxxxxxx    .. With "Bassi is an asshole" as the
> subject.
> 
> Now play nice Kids 
> 
> 
> Bassi
> 
I like your style!

Arthur


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