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I give up, after many, many years!
I give up -- not flying -- but subscribing to this NG. It is just too
riddled with crap and backbiting, to the point that it carries little if any useful exchange of interest to active pilots. It isn't worth the effort any more, even with multiple kill files. So good riddance to 90+% of the posts, and the few idiots who have managed to spoil the NG over the past couple of years, and farewell to those few remaining sensible contributors. I admire your patience and tolerance. Mine have given out! -- Jay (remove dashes for legal email address) |
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I give up, after many, many years!
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Jay Somerset wrote: I give up -- not flying -- but subscribing to this NG. It is just too riddled with crap and backbiting, to the point that it carries little if any useful exchange of interest to active pilots. It isn't worth the effort any more, even with multiple kill files. So good riddance to 90+% of the posts, and the few idiots who have managed to spoil the NG over the past couple of years, and farewell to those few remaining sensible contributors. I admire your patience and tolerance. Mine have given out! Sorry to see you go. -- Bob Noel (goodness, please trim replies!!!) |
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On May 11, 11:50 am, Bob Noel
wrote: In article , Jay Somerset wrote: farewell to those few remaining sensible contributors. I admire your patience and tolerance. Mine have given out! Sorry to see you go Jay, It's not our patience that keeps us here, it's the lack of life and the cost of fuel. Lou |
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I give up, after many, many years!
Jay Somerset wrote:
I give up -- not flying -- but subscribing to this NG. It is just too riddled with crap and backbiting, to the point that it carries little if any useful exchange of interest to active pilots. It isn't worth the effort any more, even with multiple kill files. So good riddance to 90+% of the posts, and the few idiots who have managed to spoil the NG over the past couple of years, and farewell to those few remaining sensible contributors. I admire your patience and tolerance. Mine have given out! I agree with your sentiments. I haven't posted often and am, in the big picture, a relatively "new" pilot (licensed in 2003). I have been appreciative over the years -- the group has offered some thought-provoking topics that resulted in RL discussions, exchange of opinions/experiences, and ultimately some very useful knowledge. It had been easy to spot and ignore the "crap and backbiting". On my newsreader, I see the number of posts first, and I always think, "great...lots of new, interesting material" ... until the actual *list* of topics comes up, and of late it's easy to see that 95% are a couple of people exchanging insults ad nauseam. A few who actually have some useful info won't quit unless they have the last word, so there are 50 exchanges of one-line name-calling insults. After the first one, what's the point? So now the useful stuff to people who are still interested in coming here to learn something or to share something is BURIED. I agree with you about feeling that it's not worth the effort sometimes. |
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I give up, after many, many years!
On Sun, 11 May 2008 19:21:00 +0000 (UTC), Bertie the Bunyip
wrote: Shirl wrote in news:Xmnushal8y- : Jay Somerset wrote: I give up -- not flying -- but subscribing to this NG. It is just too riddled with crap and backbiting, to the point that it carries little if any useful exchange of interest to active pilots. It isn't worth the effort any more, even with multiple kill files. I rarely both with kill files, I just skip over the stiff er...stuff I don't find interesting. I agree with your sentiments. I haven't posted often and am, in the big picture, a relatively "new" pilot (licensed in 2003). I have been appreciative over the years -- the group has offered some thought-provoking topics that resulted in RL discussions, exchange of opinions/experiences, and ultimately some very useful knowledge. I've been here for many a year, off and on. The *stuff* cycles like the market. It has it's up and downs and like e-mail spam the volume also varies. It had been easy to spot and ignore the "crap and backbiting". On my newsreader, I see the number of posts first, and I always think, "great...lots of new, interesting material" ... until the actual *list* Generally I just look at the topic. I don't mind when they drift OT as long as it's interesting. Moderated groups that are held strictly OT are just plain boring most of the time. of topics comes up, and of late it's easy to see that 95% are a couple I don't see the % as quite that bad, but there's a lot I just ignore. Typically I ignore threads that specifically have a title like this one, but I noticed a few names I recognize and thought I'd read a few. I'll still skip most of them. of people exchanging insults ad nauseam. A few who actually have some Around here I hear more of that going on in township meetings where special interest groups who are quite vocal even manage to get the occasional recall going which costs us all money and keeps us from getting any thing useful done. I'm not flying at present, but it's not due to choice or the price of gas. It's sometimes frustrating to see/read people bickering about rather unimportant things. It's even more frustrating not flying, but I've managed to keep my sense of humor even when having to learn how to walk again. Now I'm up to lifting weights while standing on a Bosu ball and doing knee bends. Jumping rope has even made it to where I'm not flat footing (which hurts) although I still need to work on the coordination on my left leg. I remember how to run, jump, and jump rope, but my leg doesn't. useful info won't quit unless they have the last word, so there are 50 exchanges of one-line name-calling insults. After the first one, what's the point? I just move on to the next thread. Most of the time I don't see it as any biggie. Although It does bother me on the student group where they need information while remembering regardless of what they are told on the NG they should always check it our with their instructor. We all enjoy different things and aspects of flying. For those who can help or have the patience, hang in there. For those who don't I too would suggest leaving as otherwise it'll just be an exercise in frustration. Otherwise learn to ignore what you don't like and try to correct misinformation or mistakes for the benefit of others. Roger (K8RI) ARRL Life Member N833R (World's oldest Debonair) www.rogerhalstead.com |
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On Sun, 11 May 2008 11:21:57 -0700, Shirl wrote in
: of late it's easy to see that 95% are a couple of people exchanging insults ad nauseam. What makes you think they are not the same person? |
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I give up, after many, many years!
Shirl wrote:
of late it's easy to see that 95% are a couple of people exchanging insults ad nauseam. Blakesy: What makes you think they are not the same person? LOL ... I just can't imagine having the kind of time (or energy!) to be the insulter AND the insultee in some of these exchanges that go on *forever* with nothing but one-line insults. But ... you're right, takes all kinds, and that's a possibility. ;-) |
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I give up, after many, many years!
Blakesy wrote in :
On Sun, 11 May 2008 11:21:57 -0700, Shirl wrote in : of late it's easy to see that 95% are a couple of people exchanging insults ad nauseam. What makes you think they are not the same person? You got me, I'm Maxwell. First I poast as Bertie, then I stick my inger in a socket and post again as Maxie. Bertie |
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I give up, after many, many years!
I give up -- not flying -- but subscribing to this NG.
Sorry to see you go, Jay. I've enjoyed your posts, and hope you can make it to OSH this year. I still find some utility in this group, but no longer recommend it to new or aspiring pilots. I find myself spending more and more time on moderated groups that don't tolerate anonymous trolls. Check back from time to time. This, too, shall pass. -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
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