Jay Honeck wrote:
Skipping a thread -- or marking it "read" -- takes a second. I'm
unable to do even that using these stupid Google Groups (which I'm
stuck using at the hotel), but I don't find it difficult to simply not
read dumb threads.

Even if you have the ability to filter, the problem in my book is he
doesn't stick to the inane threads he starts, which are easy enough to
ignore in any case. He also posts in legitmate threads and soon enough
they turn into a steaming pile of crap too. Except there may also be
some useful discussion still trying to go on, so you've got to either
wade through the crap or just give up altogether.

I don't have a problem with him simming or not wanting to fly in a real
plane - that's entirely up to him. If he were a student pilot behaving
the same way it would be just as bad. Obviously he's well aware by now
that there are plenty of books out there, as well as material on the
web, so if he were actually interested in learning anything he could
spend his time reading and then come back when he has some more
intelligent questions to ask. I don't understand how anyone can defend
his behaviour - it's classic trolling and should be met with the
equally classic "RTFM!"

todd.