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Ode to DRS
Actually quote for DRS is probably more accurate but ode sounded better.
Just read this in a Bryce Courtney book (Tandia) and it seemed so perfect I figured I should post it. "We will endeavour to teach you to be right but not righteous, to be accurate but not dull; truth-seeking without being a pedant, accepting always that some other truth may equally exist" DaveB (whose 39T chainring just arrived but not enough time to fit it before tomorrow's ride, doh!) |
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Ode to DRS
Or a extract from "Desiderata" by Max Ehrmann
As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant, they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. (with much grinding of teeth) -- |
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"DaveB" wrote in message
Actually quote for DRS is probably more accurate but ode sounded better. Just read this in a Bryce Courtney book (Tandia) and it seemed so perfect I figured I should post it. "We will endeavour to teach you to be right but not righteous, to be accurate but not dull; truth-seeking without being a pedant, accepting always that some other truth may equally exist" It's a shame it's completely inapplicable here. You either post properly or you don't. Top-posting is always wrong on Usenet. There is no New Age airy-fairy brain damaged "happy medium" here. -- A: Top-posters. Q: What is the most annoying thing on Usenet? |
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DRS wrote:
"DaveB" wrote in message Actually quote for DRS is probably more accurate but ode sounded better. Just read this in a Bryce Courtney book (Tandia) and it seemed so perfect I figured I should post it. "We will endeavour to teach you to be right but not righteous, to be accurate but not dull; truth-seeking without being a pedant, accepting always that some other truth may equally exist" It's a shame it's completely inapplicable here. You either post properly or you don't. Top-posting is always wrong on Usenet. There is no New Age airy-fairy brain damaged "happy medium" here. I'm pretty sure there was no reference to top posting in the original post. The post was all about accepting that not everyone will share you point of view and accepting that. But as usual, you just don't get it (no surprise there really). DaveB (who won't be posting again on this thread, post away DRS as you seem to believe that if you have the last post it proves you were right) |
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"DaveB" wrote in message
DRS wrote: "DaveB" wrote in message [...] "We will endeavour to teach you to be right but not righteous, to be accurate but not dull; truth-seeking without being a pedant, accepting always that some other truth may equally exist" It's a shame it's completely inapplicable here. You either post properly or you don't. Top-posting is always wrong on Usenet. There is no New Age airy-fairy brain damaged "happy medium" here. I'm pretty sure there was no reference to top posting in the original post. The post was all about accepting that not everyone will share you point of view and accepting that. But as usual, you just don't get it (no surprise there really). Oh, I get it. What I also get but you and some others don't is that there are some things on which you cannot simply agree to disagree. Top-posting is one such. -- A: Top-posters. Q: What is the most annoying thing on Usenet? |
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I agree , I am a sinner & will burn in the fires of eternal hell, probably caused by burning bike tyres Whereas you will be in bottom posting heaven, surrounded by all the bottoms you desire. Let's all pray it happens soon in your case:-) John L. Sat, 10 Jul 2004 22:14:42 +1000, "DRS" wrote: Oh, I get it. What I also get but you and some others don't is that there are some things on which you cannot simply agree to disagree. Top-posting is one such. |
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"John L" wrote in message
I agree , I am a sinner & will burn in the fires of eternal hell, probably caused by burning bike tyres Whereas you will be in bottom posting heaven, surrounded by all the bottoms you desire. Let's all pray it happens soon in your case:-) You really are a ****wit. -- A: Top-posters. Q: What is the most annoying thing on Usenet? |
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mfhor wrote:
Ooops, what happened there? Anyway, here's an ode Post on, my man, post on, I say No dolts nor morons bar your way. Let not their consciences subtract from your great joy, their faults t'enact upon the printed page, nor let an ill-deserved epithet escape your keyboard, mar your page with spat-out dregs of Usenet-rage. When you've troubled all your foils with calumnies and plagues of boils then let at last your fingers rest, cos Sonny Jim, you've failed the test. "What test? you ask indignantly "This Usenet, it was made for me! To carp and criticise, to boast that herein, me, I know the most!" No it wasn't, here I dissent To talk to people was it meant. By shouting and invoking rules you keep from knowing, liking "fools" who may not have your large IQ but wiser are, to "fools" like you. M "too much Dr Seuss as a child" H -- |
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"mfhor" wrote in message
[...] "What test? you ask indignantly "This Usenet, it was made for me! I never said, suggested or implied any such thing. I'm merely arguing that people should adhere to Usenet standards and guidelines. I'm the one arguing for consideration for others. I'm the one arguing against selfishness, laziness and stupidity. Bottom vs. top posting and quotation style on Usenet http://www.cs.tut.fi/~jkorpela/usenet/brox.html Why is Bottom-posting better than Top-posting http://www.caliburn.nl/topposting.html http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/gey_stv0.htm http://www.fscked.co.uk/writing/top-posting-cuss.html -- A: Top-posters. Q: What is the most annoying thing on Usenet? |
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Try stamping your feet & wetting your pants, that just might work :-)
John L. Sun, 11 Jul 2004 08:19:18 +1000, "DRS" wrote: I never said, suggested or implied any such thing. I'm merely arguing that people should adhere to Usenet standards and guidelines. I'm the one arguing for consideration for others. I'm the one arguing against selfishness, laziness and stupidity. Bottom vs. top posting and quotation style on Usenet http://www.cs.tut.fi/~jkorpela/usenet/brox.html Why is Bottom-posting better than Top-posting http://www.caliburn.nl/topposting.html http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/gey_stv0.htm http://www.fscked.co.uk/writing/top-posting-cuss.html |
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