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From: insane_for_boys! <nevermind@notsaying.net>
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Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 18:04:55 -0500
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On 2010-05-09 17:40:54 -0500, NP-f31 said:
> Dear Sean (NP-g17),
>
> I've been busy all weekend and completely missed the Fort happenings
> and I'm just now catching up.
>
> Before you go, please think about something...
>
> Number One - You are admired, respected and appreciated by everyone in
> this group. Especially me.
>
> Earlier this week, when you were posting your oldies for newbies, I
> was thinking, 'Wow! For the first time in years, The Fort really is
> beginning to feel like it used to years ago." A lot of that is because
> of your unselfish posting. You have material that you've been sharing
> that many people never have had access to, or in my case, haven't seen
> for years. We all appreciate it. Thank you for making the Fort feel
> like 'home' again.
>
> Number Two - I think, for the most part, lurkers have been REALLY good
> about not complaining about your password hints, etc. like they did in
> abr. They seem to understand that it's on them to figure things out
> and have been acting accordingly. YOU have forced them to be
> self-reliant, through your warnings. You are the only poster I know
> who has ever done that. That was just the medicine some of the lurkers
> needed. Such effectiveness is something The Fort needs.
>
> Number Three - I know you were already irritated with IFB. He had
> previously aggravated you. So, ANY misstep by him was likely to
> trigger anger on your part. Do you agree that this was true? Even if
> it was a misunderstanding, the fact that HE said it was the last straw
> for you. Correct?
>
> Well, I certainly understand how you feel. There is a poster in this
> group that affects me the same way. In fact, he slipped through my
> kill filter only this past week and I was disappointed to see that
> because I think The Fort is a better place without him.
>
> BUT!
>
> He has as much right to be here as I do. So I add the new entries to
> the killfilter as they appear and hold my tongue. I have learned to
> get along by ignoring those I dislike. It would be a simple thing to
> put IFB in your kill filter and then you could post blissfully unaware
> that he is saying things that would normally irritate you. My world
> here in The Fort is a lovely place almost always free of Frogs with
> Butts and Tooth Kittens.
>
> The message: One bad apple doesn't have to spoil the whole barrel.
>
> You are appreciated, you are needed, you are effective and you can be
> forever free of Insane people, if that's what you want.
>
> So, I urge you to stay. The Fort needs you. If you stay and thrive,
> then The Fort will thrive and others, like your friend, R, may come
> back and share like the old days. Maybe not, but The Fort with you
> here is a better place that The Fort without you here.
>
> Think about it...
>
> Whatever you decide, stay safe and stay in touch,
>
> Doc
> NP-f31
>
> PS- I love IFB, I appreciate him too. He is different than any other
> poster. And at least he will admit that he is crazy.
First off, thanks very much for your kind words.
What did I say that irritated Sean? Because I'm not at all aware of it.
Me crazy? I guess I'm a bit crazy. LOL! :) I do know I'm insane though! LOL. :)
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