Hi Everyone,
I have tried to drop this arguement with Sam but he insists on
perpetuating it. It may be embarrassing to read this stuff but it should be
kept public since it does concern the operation of this list. Sam is now
complaining that this tread is off topic for this list, but he convenently
forgets that he is the one that started it! In his latest tirade, Sam has
accused me of using this list for profit (I wish!). I should note that
selling items on the list is permitted according to the FAQs, and yes I
have probably made a grand total of $50 in the last six months (net not
profit). Anthony is right, Sam seems to be interested in nothing more than
harassing others and tearing down this list.
What I would like to know is who appointed Sam to police this list?
Joe
At 05:59 PM 3/18/98 -0600, you wrote:
>
>
>Again I warned you. I was responding publicly to a public posting by the
>OWNER AND MODERATOR of the mailing list, Sam. You are so out of line
>here that I can't believe anymore that your purpose on the mailing list
>is to do anything other than to harass others.
>
>Anthony Clifton - Wirehead
>
>PS: And I'm not going to allow you to do this privately...even if it
>does annoy the group because I think everyone needs to see what kind of
>person you really are and how petty and small-minded your little games
>are becoming. I think this has bearing on any project that you undertake
>and the extent to which others should participate in it.
>
> ---------- Forwarded message
>---------- Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 15:03:04 -0800 (PST)
>From: Sam Ismail <dastar_at_wco.com>
>To: Wirehead Prime <wirehead_at_www.retrocomputing.com>
>Subject: Re: Apology, Info, Etc...
>
>
>Again, you are in violation of Section 1.1 of the FAQ which reads:
>
>
>1.1 What is ClassicCmp?
>
>It's a mailing list for the discussion of classic computers. Topics center
>on collection, restoration, and operation. It is also an appropriate place
>for stories and reminiscences of classic computers. Lofty discussions
>dealing with the philosophical and/or metaphysical aspects of computers are
>often better handled in private e-mail.
>
>Please post only on-topic messages in the future. Your cooperation would
>be greatly valued by all.
>
>Have a nice day!
>
>On Wed, 18 Mar 1998, Wirehead Prime wrote:
>
>>
>> Personally I think the list is great and have noticed NO difficulties
>> whatsoever in its administration.
>>
>> I would hate to see it pass into the hands of someone who clearly does
>> not have the best interests of others in mind but merely wishes to
>> control it for the purposes of ego inflation.
>>
>> I think the list is wonderful Bill and, aside from one person who is
>> clearly incapable of behaving in a rational and courteous manner, should
>> remain precisely as it is.
>>
>> That's my two cents worth...
>>
>> Anthony Clifton - Wirehead
>>
>> > If current arrangements are unworkable and someone else
>> > would like to take over with their own listserv, it would
>> > be simple to just transfer the subscription list, I think.
>> > If you can live with the current level of administration,
>> > I have no problem continuing to host the listserv.
>>
>>
>
>
>Sam Alternate e-mail:
dastar_at_siconic.com
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