In article <4251e334$0$5811$9a6e19ea@news.newshosting.com>,
<zsdfoiwekl@asrdfpo.com> wrote:
> There are a couple-three possible dynamics at work here. One is as Y-Not
> said, it is a common troll tactic. If that is what this is, then it is
> really pointless because this group was not a "secret group" before the
> outing by the troll. So there is not any real harm there. Anyone who will
> visit will either wish to contribute or be bored at it's lack of titillating
> content and quietly leave after checking it out. In this regard, I would
> consider this to be a no-harm/no-foul situation.
>
> Possibility number two is that you have angered someone and this is their
> retaliation. Of course, if this is true it is a cheap shot but some of the
> most insignificant and powerless souls in the world gravitate to the usenet.
> Because of the relative ease at remaining anonymous they are able to act
> without fear of consequence, and pretend to be Dirty Harry -- even if just
> for a day. I think this type of person resents authority and organization
> and things such as FAQ's. They hate popular or successful people. They view
> everyone else's happiness as coming at their expense thus causing them to be
> unhappy. They tend to align themselves with dregs and other disaffecteds. I
> think this type very much resembles the infamous Y-Not Hater, and quite
> possibly may be one-in-the-same.
>
> The third possibility is that it is from the former dwellers. If this is the
> case, one would expect a series of tactics usually attributed to that type.
>
> In the event that this was perpetrated by someone for the #2 reason, I
> suggest that you should create a "henchman" type of nic so that when you
> post a criticism or an opinion au contraire to the norm, it is not so easy
> for someone to retaliate against you as you have been attacked this time.
> Lord knows if I were to try to accomplish what you are trying to accomplish
> using my own nic...well you get the picture I'm sure.
>
> I say no harm no foul. Be proud of what you are trying to accomplish. I
> would suggest occasional comments or suggestions from you as to what you
> want to go on in here as opposed to a hard and fast cast-in-concrete FAQ.
> You can allow peer pressure to dictate what goes on and you can leave the
> heavy hammer in your toolbox. It will kinda take the bulls eye off your
> back.
>
> Just my 2 cents.
>
> Z
And a very impressive 2 cents they are!
Hi Z, nice to meet you here.
Isn't it a little strange, that you and Y Not seem to have changed your
respective roles here? Y Not posted an uncharacteristically short,
simple and blunt declarative message, while you posted a long and
involved cerebration. I have to admit, I like and appreciate your post
more than Y Not's. But then, as I just said in a post to Joe, it's a
matter of taste. There is room for all positive viewpoints, and I'd
like to support all of them.
You want Rolex to create an avenging angel persona?
Don't we already have enough of them? Why would we need new guardians
here, when we have you and Y Not? :-)
In the Fort, TomBa wanted me to point out, but in his more colorful
language, harmful intents. I told him I wouldn't be that
confrontational. THIS is my way, here; to extend positive support to
the able thinkers who make valuable contributions to this society.
My way, over time, may be more effective. Who knows?
Have a nice day,
High
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