On Thu, 20 Jan 2005 19:45:48 -0800 (PST)
Kerrilynn <azbbw40sub@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Writes: "Brian Casteel" <bcasteel@uccinc.net>
> 
> >Well, if you want to get into the semantics of it,
> the problem lies in e-mail program settings.  For
> example, in Outlook2k3, the option is buried 2layers
> deep to change the setting to reply to messages with
> the previous contents listed below the text reply (or
> not).  The depth by which MS makes you dig for these
> changes can intimidate users who may not understand 
> what they're looking at.  Remember, not everyone is an
> IT freak, and while we can all find caches with the
> best of 'em, there are things that everyone at some
> point needs help with.
> 
> I would agree with this Brian.  There is a huge
> difference tho between those who want to learn &
> better themselves, and, those who know it all or plead
> ignorance as a defense.  As with all things new, being
> willing to learn is the key and therein lies the real
> difference.
> 
> <snipped> For all we know, there could be at least one
> person out there who thought it was 'always that way'
> and had no idea such a setting existed to remove the
> previous message text in their response.
> 
> And... reading about it in discussions like this is
> just as likely to motivate someone to 'make the
> change'.
> 
> >Now, I kept the previous 2 paragraphs PC for the sake
> of argument, but this one I'm not.
> 
> A difference between the two of us then.  I speak my
> mind and make no apology for it.  Life is not a
> popularity contest to me.  I tell it like it is and if
> you don't like it, *shrug* that is your choice.  
> 
> >First of all, if you want someone to take you
> seriously, you must first earn their respect.
> 
> Would that be the PC way? ... or being true to
> yourself way? *smirk Down Boy* (oops that is not PC...
> bad fingers bad bad bad fingers!)  Hey, it's a legit
> question ;-)  Personally I choose the second way.
> 
> >Ranting and insulting 98% of the people who read/post
> here with your first ever post on the listserv isn't
> the way to earn said respect.
> 
> Apparently we don't have the same opinion of what
> *ranting and insulting* is.  This was merely a 'soap
> box', just wait till there is a fire lit under this
> redhead! ;-)  Tho... I do tend to avoid that level,
> it's not really within my nature unless you royally
> tinkle in my cheerios!
> 
> 
> >Also, using demeaning language like what is contained
> in your last paragraph is certainly not the approach
> to use if you want ANYONE to take you seriously. 
> 
> Oh for gawd sakes, lighten up dude.  Hardly demeaning
> *laugh*... if you can't handle a little light hearted
> humor, your gonna be in for one heck of a wild ride
> while I'm around.  Life is too short to be SO serious
> that you can't handle *obvious humor* <tho I'm not
> quite sure what 'last paragraph' you are talkin' about
> since it's not quoted - I'm 'ass'uming that it is over
> the "Disclaimer" and all my make believe kin &
> neighbors>
> 
> >I hardly think you're going to make friends in this
> circle with that level of insulting sarcasm.
> 
> Hey, ya win some ya lose some - don't sweat the small
> stuff - cuz it's all small stuff!
> 
> <Oh, and to add insult to injury, it's dilEmma.
> 
> Dang it, busted me spellin' already and I'm barely
> outta the startin' gate!  I better go write it down
> 100 times on the squeeky chalk board till I gets it
> write...er right <ahhh, then again... *perk* - perhaps
> I'll get spanked if I do it wrong - oh wait... wrong
> list!>  I don't understand 'insult to injury' tho, cuz
> I ain't neither, no I ain't!!
> 
> DISCLAIMER:<snipped>
> 
> ...ahhh, wait, never mind... been there, done that ;-)
> 
> Kerrilynn <who promises to go sit on her fingers for a
> bit and let this all settle down now.  I've had my
> cyber listserv fix for the week. Time to prepare for
> the wild weekend *whooohooo*

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