I think you are referring to a "pole," which is a long column-like
structure, rather than a "poll," which is a sampling of opinion.

Have fun stewing in your vinegar.

Regards,

Gordon.


"Richard Riley" wrote in message
...
On Fri, 22 Jul 2005 17:52:52 -0700, Smitty
wrote:

:I'm not sure how others feel, but I find this situation more than
:slightly ironic. I've never believed that hostility, anger, and
:condemnation of others in any way makes us better people. Nor does it
:add to our credibility, make the other person less credible, enhance our
:standing in the community, sway opinion in our favor, or otherwise "win
:friends and influence people."

You're still reading his posts? You must be much more tolerant than
me. I filtered him a week ago.

It is strange that relatively well trafficked usenet groups always
seem to have a couple of this type, ranging from pure trolls - who
have no interest in the topic at all - to people like Juan, Latchless
Larry and this poster. They know something about the topic, but
insist on presenting it in the most offensive, contentious way they
can. They thus ensure that the casual reader will dismiss their
statements - which may be true - as ravings.

Somehow they seem to derrive utility from causing offense. I don't
understand it, but I see it over and over, in a wide variety of
forums. It's very different from Zoom, who's actual business model is
based in actions most people would consider insane. (It's not a
*good* business model, but it does work to a limited extent).

Just to keep it on topic, the electric company replaced the poll in
our back yard last week. I asked how long polls last, and what kind
of wood was used. 50-70 years, and treated Douglas Fir. I thought,
what a waste of good wood.