Internetworkers: http://www.ibiblio.org/internetworkers/

[internetworkers AT lists.ibiblio.org (Chris Hedemark)]

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On Monday, February 3, 2003, at 06:29 PM, Robert wrote:

> Looking back over the posts today concerning Dave's initial reaction 
> to the
> Shuttle explosion leads me to wonder; if you would treat Dave who has 
> been a
> friend to so many of you and who has helped coordinate many 
> InternetWorkers
> get-togethers, so poorly because he voiced an unpopular opinion, what 
> sort
> of message does that send to people who are new on the list or lurkers?

Actually his shuttle comments had very little to do with my reaction to 
him.  He has a long and proven history of slamming Christians with no 
shame, and also of getting into petty flame wars with deeply personal 
comments being thrown about.

While I'm not thrilled with my words said to him today, I think his 
words towards me were on a whole different level.  The insensitivity of 
the man, vulgar mouth and complete lack of care for anything other than 
himself leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

I don't think of many people as bad people.  I think there are a lot of 
good people who get caught up in bad habits.  But I've often wondered 
if Dave was truly just a bad person who's only enjoyment in life is 
causing chaos.

> I'm disgusted by what I saw here today. I remember when Dave 
> volunteered his
> time to help Joe get his Linux box set up for the PHP class Joe was 
> giving
> after it was compromised and I saw how that act of kindness was repaid
> today. You should really be ashamed.

There are plenty of other people here who have done the same sort of 
thing, time & time again.  Periodic charity does not excuse moral 
bankruptcy.

> BTW, no need to kill file me and then giggle, I have no desire to
> participate on a list where people are so narrow-minded. I will gladly
> unsubscribe myself.

Actually, according to his pattern, Dave is about a day or two away 
from leaving all on his own and the spirit of the list will return back 
to its normal flow again (until he gets bored and decides to come back 
for more cheap entertainment at the expense of others).

Chris Hedemark
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