>Fine you've all had your shot; mind if I take mine now? I don't take
kindly
>to being dismissed as not knowing my shit simply cos my opinion diverges
>from that of any number of people. I don't know everything, which is why I
>am here in the first place. But being told that I don't know my shit
>crosses the line for me; it's an insult and insinuating such a thing
>necessarily puts me below Elson in his estimation, and I can't have that.
I
>am entitled to my opinions without having to be slammed by Elson before the
>entire newsgroup; it's rude and insulting.
>
> Secondly, for those who have noticed, I try to back up my opinions with
>some sort of substantive argument, and I believe I do so effectively (a
>degree in Philosophy helps), so you can't fault me for taking umbrance at
>Elson's response to my original post. He started this shit; and I reacted.
>THE FIRST VOLLEY WAS NOT FIRED BY ME!!!!!!!
>Maybe there are those who are able to be dismissed publicly without batting
>an eye, but I am certainly NOT one of those people. I've been part of this
>newsgroup for 2 months now and quite enjoy the camaraderie which exists
>amongst list members, and I try to contribute constructively to that. SO
>WHY SLAM ME?
>
> Finally, I'd just like to say that before Elson's mean-spirited
>response, I had absolutely not problem with him whatsoever. I found his
>posts to be quite detailed and informative, exactly what I look for in a
>newsgroup. If he didn't mean it the way I took it and says so, I'm
>perfectly willing to let bygones be bygones, and I'm certainly more than
>willing to apologize for my part in it. I have no interest in partaking
in
>an online dispute with him, and consequently lowering the standard of the
>entire group, but I ain't gonna let anybody dismiss me either. Read the
>original post, put yourself in my shoes, and tell me how you'd feel.
>
>
>Later,
>
>Stimpson
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Jazzid Up! <jazzidup@geocities.com>
>To: stimpson@total.net <stimpson@total.net>
>Date: Friday, April 03, 1998 3:33 AM
>Subject: Re: jay'smiroquai
>
>
>>
>>
>>Hey man - chill out with the flames. Elson is one of the coolest
>>listmembers, he provides lots of info for us and as far as I know he's
>>been on the list a long time. He also knows everything about the scene
>>out in California.
>>
>>If you're new to the list, I don't think you're putting a good
>>impression on people; this list is about positive vibes and all (read
>>the FAQ) and I don't think namecalling will get you respect here.
>>
>>So just chill, K? Peace - J.
>>
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