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gtb(at)commspeed.net
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Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 12:10 pm Post subject: Unpleasantness

List;

  

 I've been amember of this list for a number of  years now.   There have been

 many reasons that I have enjoyed the information,  education & entertainment

 of the members here.   Part of my warm  regard for the list has always been

 in the things others have accomplished & the  methods that they have used

 to overcome the trials and challenges of building  their own aircraft.   Or efforts

 to modify one constructed by someone  else.

  

 Recently, I have seen a change in the  list.   I have realized that I no longer am

 anxious to get to the computer & see the latest  offerings from members, due

 in part, to the unexpected, unfounded, often  uncalled-for, rantings & attacks to

 several members.

  

 I realize that I am mearly a "lurker" & that I  have never owned a Kolb (this was

 not by choice, I assure you).   I have,  however, flown a couple, & even had the

 distinct honor of flying the late Mr. Dave  Pelletier's Firestar on a couple days.

 These things will alwasy remain as milestones to  me.   Memories of the good days, & the great friendships that can  be developed in this sport.

  

 The reason I am writing this, is that I do not need  the silly, antagonistic, hatred

 & flaming that has become the dominant theme on  this list.   Therefore, I will

 be removing myself from the list.   I  will miss the true heartfelt encouragement

 that has come from here, as well as the educational  experiences of those of

 the list that have given so much of  themselves.   Not just the negative things,

 like accidents & (to quote some) stupid  decisions & such, but, even to  the

 point of providing thrue humor & laughter at  themselves & us all.

  

 I had hoped I could last until the next Monument  Valley UnOfficial Fly-In,

 because I had  purchased  an aircraft that I had wanted to use there &  meet

 all the folks that I've come to know through this  list.   Who knows, maybe I'll

 be able to make it anyway.    

  

 For all the engine info, I can't thank you all  enough.  My wishes to you all, are

 that you have nothing but Blue Skies & Soft  Landings, exactly where you want

 them to be.

  

 George Bass

  

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jb92563

Joined: 23 Mar 2007
Posts: 314
Location: Southern California

Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 1:39 pm Post subject: Re: Unpleasantness

George, 



Its the nature of online discussions that things can be easily misconstrued, but like you, I have noticed that there are some members here that seem to feel it is necessary to insult and degrade someone for having an opinion that does not match their own.



From the safety of their own PC they feel it safe to lash out at others in a way that they could not get away with in person.



I feel sorry for these folks as they must be having a horrible day, or week or life, but at the same time I understand that everyone has these days at times.



One fellow here recently lost his newly built labor of love to the divorce settlement.....so I certainly understand it if he blows off some steam here.....which he has not.



Just don't participate in those threads like changing the channel when the nightly news is just to gruesome.



Sorry to see you go, come back after a hiatus, perhaps our paths will cross some day as the Monument Valley trip is becoming a very tantalizing attraction for many members here.



Your name sounds familiar....did you ever own a Moni?

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Ray

Kolb UltraStar (Cuyuna UL-202)
Moni MotorGlider
Schreder HP-11 Glider
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purplemoon99(at)bellsouth
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Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 2:24 pm Post subject: Unpleasantness

George, It's a shame that you are going to remove  your self from the list because of a little unplesantness. It appears that you  enjoy the list,and you get alot out of it. now that you 've got a plane, it  would seem to me that this would be the best time for you to stay on the list.  If you see something that you don't like, or something that offends you   ,hit the deleat button . Enjoy your  life,your plane, and your friends on  the list. that my 2 cents worth hope you reconsider..  Joe N101HD   601XL/RAM

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Malcolmbru(at)aol.com
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Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 7:16 pm Post subject: Unpleasantness

I have seen people send such unpleasant postings to the moderator. He can  delete anyone from the list and not even tell anyone.  they don't even  need to be directed at  yourself . sometimes it feels good to stick up  for someone.     mal  





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pj.ladd(at)btinternet.com
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Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007 8:54 am Post subject: Unpleasantness

Recently, I have seen a change in the  list. >>

  

 George,

 dont go. You are quite right there has been a  change in tone on the list recently and it is to be deplored. However these  things come and go on every list. Some people are just adversarial by nature and  their replies always seem to be couched in stronger terms than necessary.   It isn`t worth foregoing all the the years   of friendliness and  help  that are the norm just because one or two listers seem to have a   burr under their saddle.

 Just ignore  it, hit the delete and wait a  while . Things will settle down .Besides, we can`t afford to lose the nice  guys.

  

 Cheers

  

 Pat

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GeoR38

Joined: 25 Jan 2006
Posts: 60
Location: The Villages, fl

Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007 11:15 am Post subject: Unpleasantness

In a message dated 11/8/2007 11:55:23 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  pj.ladd(at)btinternet.com writes:

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		     George,

   dont go. You are quite right there has been a    change in tone on the list recently and it is to be deplored. However these    things come and go on every list. Some people are just adversarial by nature    and their replies always seem to be couched in stronger terms than    necessary.  It isn`t worth foregoing all the the years   of    friendliness and help  that are the norm just because one or two listers    seem to have a  burr under their saddle.

   Just ignore  it, hit the delete and wait a    while . Things will settle down .Besides, we can`t afford to lose the nice    guys.

    

   Cheers

    

   Pat

	


 

 I,m one of the good guys, but don't talk much....kinda typical of a good  guy actually....[img]http://cdn-cf.aol.com/se/smi/0201e05bf2/02[/img]

  

 George Randolph

 Firestar driver from Florida

  

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NeilsenRM(at)comcast.net
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Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007 1:46 pm Post subject: Unpleasantness

George

  

 Please don't go. I have been bad and I promise to  be better.

  

 How about hearing from the Non Rotax folks out  there. Is anybody flying anything new?

  

 Do not archive

  

 Rick Neilsen

 Redrive VW powered MKIIIC

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