17 Nov
2002
17 Nov
'02
11:54 p.m.
On Sun, 17 Nov 2002, John Galt wrote:
This mailing list has a function besides being a
private battleground
for the two of us. I think everyone here understands our positions and
has now drawn their conclusions.
Probably. But my conclusion remains that you are a serious jackass.
I think it's pretty obvious to everyone that the
fact that you are
resorting to name calling and insults ("fool", "dweeb", "not
very bright", etc) is pretty pathetic and proves that you have
nothing more than insults to contribute to this issue.
I think that what you think matters not. What you actually say, and what
you actually have to offer this mailing list (and the computer collecting
community as a whole) is far more important. So far, the only messages
you have posted here in recent memory have been personal attacks and
unsubstantiated allegations. In other words, you've been a drain on
resources. I won't speak for anyone other than myself when I say that you
have offered absolutely nothing of value to us.
I have a record of nearly six years of contributions to the mailing list
plus numerous public events held to benefit this little community of ours.
My reputation stands on its own.
While I would love to continue toying with you just to
watch you destroy
what little credibility you have left, I know that the other members of
the mailing list must be growing tired of this.
Oh, I'm sure they tired of this long ago, and the very few that are still
reading along probably see this as simply a battle between two idiots. In
that case, I willingly cede this to you. You are definitely the bigger
idiot.
I am too and I will not respond to anymore of your
insults.
Excellent. But maybe you would be kind enough to respond in private
e-mail with the proof I've asked you to provide me which I have yet to
receive?
Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer Festival
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