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Apology to RGO newsgroup
Troy,
Then **** off you rude jerk and keep your amateur photographs off RGO. I am sick of seeing jerks like you fly into this newsgroup on a whim dumping stupid crap all over this forum and then sheepishly blaming it on their wayward "computer". Incidentally I refuse to sell to people that shit all over this newsgroup... so you wouldn't have gotten any flasks anyways you moron. Mick =========================== "Troy House" wrote in message ... Wow, Mick The upload to RGO was certainly an error, and I do sincerely apologize to all. (My news reader added the address automatically and I was unaware it was sent to RGO until I was so informed.) I was also going to order from your company, OrchidFlask.com, but having now experienced your attitude, I can only imagine how you treat your customers and their questions. I can't believe that a few orchid photos could cause one so much rage. -- Troy House |
Apology to RGO newsgroup
Troy,
Then **** off you rude jerk and keep your amateur photographs off RGO. I am sick of seeing jerks like you fly into this newsgroup on a whim dumping stupid crap all over this forum and then sheepishly blaming it on their wayward "computer". Incidentally I refuse to sell to people that shit all over this newsgroup... so you wouldn't have gotten any flasks anyways you moron. Mick =========================== "Troy House" wrote in message ... Wow, Mick The upload to RGO was certainly an error, and I do sincerely apologize to all. (My news reader added the address automatically and I was unaware it was sent to RGO until I was so informed.) I was also going to order from your company, OrchidFlask.com, but having now experienced your attitude, I can only imagine how you treat your customers and their questions. I can't believe that a few orchid photos could cause one so much rage. -- Troy House |
Apology to RGO newsgroup
dd,
Good. I always get that kind of chicken shit boycotting threat from little rock-throwing people like you that never have bought from me before... or most likely have never bought a flask in their life anyways. I would be rich if I had a nickel for every cheap skate like you that has issued such a threat/admonition on RGO over the last 6 or 7 years. Besides, I have a three flask minimum order. You could not afford it. Meanwhile... keep your pictures off RGO also. Mick |
Apology to RGO newsgroup
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Apology to RGO newsgroup
Mick Fournier wrote:
dd, Good. I always get that kind of chicken shit boycotting threat from little rock-throwing people like you that never have bought from me before... or most likely have never bought a flask in their life anyways. I would be rich if I had a nickel for every cheap skate like you that has issued such a threat/admonition on RGO over the last 6 or 7 years. Besides, I have a three flask minimum order. You could not afford it. Meanwhile... keep your pictures off RGO also. Mick I buy scores of flasks, but I haven't purchased any from you, largely because of posts such as that quoted above. I respect your right to do it, and I frequently agree with your comments, but I can't justify doing business with you. That isn't a boycott, but you probably could have had several of my nickels had you been just a little more restrained. Not a flame, just a thought. I suspect there are several others out there with big flask budgets who feel the same. And many who don't care. I sincerely wish you well with the latter group. Life is too short to get upset about newbies, in my opinion. Rob -- Rob's Rules: http://www.msu.edu/~halgren 1) There is always room for one more orchid 2) There is always room for two more orchids 2a. See rule 1 3) When one has insufficient credit to purchase more orchids, obtain more credit |
Apology to RGO newsgroup
On Fri, 19 Mar 2004 18:22:41 GMT, dd
wrote in Message-Id: : Many people are new to the Internet and newsgroups, In the "old days" (early '80s) the news reader client program would force the user to read the periodic postings in the news.newusers newsgroup. That initial behavior of the newsreader insured that each new usenet participant had an opportunity to research accepted practices before plunging in without a clue. |
Apology to RGO newsgroup
Rob,
If I had to depend on selling flasks for an income I might curb my disgust for inconsiderate people like Troy... but I could give a rat's ass if I ever sell another flask. This flasking business is only for my pleasure and the pleasure of few real orchid purists who desire hard to find species. Actually in fact, I do so much business in Europe, China, Vietnam and Russia now that if another American (like your good self) never bought from me again, it wouldn't even faze me. My new clients don't issue such boycotts/threats to me... in fact, I would guess many of them applaud my approach to stopping these photo uploaders clogging up our RGO and their slow moving internet connections. And for the record, my other "real life" business dwarfs my online orchid flask sales many, many times over... so you see where my head is at on this trivial boycotting matter. Personally, I have nothing but disgust for little **** ant flame-******* like dd who can't even summon up the guts to tell his (or her) real name and hides behind two initials criticizing my opinions/admonitions to other people coming out of lurkdom to crap on this newsgroup. At least Troy had the balls to use a real name... that's a plus for him. Plus years ago a good friend orchid grower (who frequents RGO) pointed out to me that during my flame wars and "strong" word wars to the ignorant abusing this newsgroup that the RGOer's juices start to really flow hard manifesting itself in increased hits on his website and increased sales. He had also been monitoring hits on my website simultaneously to his website... he pointed out to me that in times like this (ie this thread) even my website hits had tripled. In going back over my sales records I saw that in the hottest old flame wars the RGO "juices" were indeed coming alive... my sales double during such times as they are doing right now. Rob, when admonitions to these photo uploaders turn into mini-flame wars and these puppets like Troy and dd become MY bitches to manipulate as I see fit... sales rise for me. It is a true fact of life (and business) which I discovered many years ago, so don't waste your breath telling me how you are going to withhold $300 in sales from me... I made that amount yesterday morning before lunch. So if any more of you want to tell me how you are a big flask buyer and you want to boycott me then fire away... I am your target. I love the publicity! Fire away! Mick PS: Rob, it is time to drop rule #3. Americans have ruined the credit of this country in the face of the international businesses community by taking such a cavalier, short-sighted, moronic approach to simply getting more credit to buy stupid shit... like orchids they can't afford. America is going to pay dearly after November 2004 for this form of living-beyond-our-means and tossing our heavy debts on the backs of other countries through the wicked machinations of the IMF. America is going to pay dearly in 2005 for our uncontrolled spending... you should do your part now and encourage the impressionable not to be so stupid with their personal finances by dropping your rule #3. Plus, you have beat that worn out song to death. Retire it and do your part to help the world... esp, the third world. ================================ "Rob Halgren" wrote in message ... Mick Fournier wrote: dd, Good. I always get that kind of chicken shit boycotting threat from little rock-throwing people like you that never have bought from me before... or most likely have never bought a flask in their life anyways. I would be rich if I had a nickel for every cheap skate like you that has issued such a threat/admonition on RGO over the last 6 or 7 years. Besides, I have a three flask minimum order. You could not afford it. Meanwhile... keep your pictures off RGO also. Mick I buy scores of flasks, but I haven't purchased any from you, largely because of posts such as that quoted above. I respect your right to do it, and I frequently agree with your comments, but I can't justify doing business with you. That isn't a boycott, but you probably could have had several of my nickels had you been just a little more restrained. Not a flame, just a thought. I suspect there are several others out there with big flask budgets who feel the same. And many who don't care. I sincerely wish you well with the latter group. Life is too short to get upset about newbies, in my opinion. Rob -- Rob's Rules: http://www.msu.edu/~halgren 1) There is always room for one more orchid 2) There is always room for two more orchids 2a. See rule 1 3) When one has insufficient credit to purchase more orchids, obtain more credit |
Apology to RGO newsgroup
On Fri, 19 Mar 2004 18:22:41 GMT, dd
wrote in Message-Id: : Many people are new to the Internet and newsgroups, In the "old days" (early '80s) the news reader client program would force the user to read the periodic postings in the news.newusers newsgroup. That initial behavior of the newsreader insured that each new usenet participant had an opportunity to research accepted practices before plunging in without a clue. |
Apology to RGO newsgroup
On Fri, 19 Mar 2004 18:22:41 GMT, dd
wrote in Message-Id: : Many people are new to the Internet and newsgroups, In the "old days" (early '80s) the news reader client program would force the user to read the periodic postings in the news.newusers newsgroup. That initial behavior of the newsreader insured that each new usenet participant had an opportunity to research accepted practices before plunging in without a clue. |
Apology to RGO newsgroup
Rob,
If I had to depend on selling flasks for an income I might curb my disgust for inconsiderate people like Troy... but I could give a rat's ass if I ever sell another flask. This flasking business is only for my pleasure and the pleasure of few real orchid purists who desire hard to find species. Actually in fact, I do so much business in Europe, China, Vietnam and Russia now that if another American (like your good self) never bought from me again, it wouldn't even faze me. My new clients don't issue such boycotts/threats to me... in fact, I would guess many of them applaud my approach to stopping these photo uploaders clogging up our RGO and their slow moving internet connections. And for the record, my other "real life" business dwarfs my online orchid flask sales many, many times over... so you see where my head is at on this trivial boycotting matter. Personally, I have nothing but disgust for little **** ant flame-******* like dd who can't even summon up the guts to tell his (or her) real name and hides behind two initials criticizing my opinions/admonitions to other people coming out of lurkdom to crap on this newsgroup. At least Troy had the balls to use a real name... that's a plus for him. Plus years ago a good friend orchid grower (who frequents RGO) pointed out to me that during my flame wars and "strong" word wars to the ignorant abusing this newsgroup that the RGOer's juices start to really flow hard manifesting itself in increased hits on his website and increased sales. He had also been monitoring hits on my website simultaneously to his website... he pointed out to me that in times like this (ie this thread) even my website hits had tripled. In going back over my sales records I saw that in the hottest old flame wars the RGO "juices" were indeed coming alive... my sales double during such times as they are doing right now. Rob, when admonitions to these photo uploaders turn into mini-flame wars and these puppets like Troy and dd become MY bitches to manipulate as I see fit... sales rise for me. It is a true fact of life (and business) which I discovered many years ago, so don't waste your breath telling me how you are going to withhold $300 in sales from me... I made that amount yesterday morning before lunch. So if any more of you want to tell me how you are a big flask buyer and you want to boycott me then fire away... I am your target. I love the publicity! Fire away! Mick PS: Rob, it is time to drop rule #3. Americans have ruined the credit of this country in the face of the international businesses community by taking such a cavalier, short-sighted, moronic approach to simply getting more credit to buy stupid shit... like orchids they can't afford. America is going to pay dearly after November 2004 for this form of living-beyond-our-means and tossing our heavy debts on the backs of other countries through the wicked machinations of the IMF. America is going to pay dearly in 2005 for our uncontrolled spending... you should do your part now and encourage the impressionable not to be so stupid with their personal finances by dropping your rule #3. Plus, you have beat that worn out song to death. Retire it and do your part to help the world... esp, the third world. ================================ "Rob Halgren" wrote in message ... Mick Fournier wrote: dd, Good. I always get that kind of chicken shit boycotting threat from little rock-throwing people like you that never have bought from me before... or most likely have never bought a flask in their life anyways. I would be rich if I had a nickel for every cheap skate like you that has issued such a threat/admonition on RGO over the last 6 or 7 years. Besides, I have a three flask minimum order. You could not afford it. Meanwhile... keep your pictures off RGO also. Mick I buy scores of flasks, but I haven't purchased any from you, largely because of posts such as that quoted above. I respect your right to do it, and I frequently agree with your comments, but I can't justify doing business with you. That isn't a boycott, but you probably could have had several of my nickels had you been just a little more restrained. Not a flame, just a thought. I suspect there are several others out there with big flask budgets who feel the same. And many who don't care. I sincerely wish you well with the latter group. Life is too short to get upset about newbies, in my opinion. Rob -- Rob's Rules: http://www.msu.edu/~halgren 1) There is always room for one more orchid 2) There is always room for two more orchids 2a. See rule 1 3) When one has insufficient credit to purchase more orchids, obtain more credit |
Apology to RGO newsgroup
Rob,
If I had to depend on selling flasks for an income I might curb my disgust for inconsiderate people like Troy... but I could give a rat's ass if I ever sell another flask. This flasking business is only for my pleasure and the pleasure of few real orchid purists who desire hard to find species. Actually in fact, I do so much business in Europe, China, Vietnam and Russia now that if another American (like your good self) never bought from me again, it wouldn't even faze me. My new clients don't issue such boycotts/threats to me... in fact, I would guess many of them applaud my approach to stopping these photo uploaders clogging up our RGO and their slow moving internet connections. And for the record, my other "real life" business dwarfs my online orchid flask sales many, many times over... so you see where my head is at on this trivial boycotting matter. Personally, I have nothing but disgust for little **** ant flame-******* like dd who can't even summon up the guts to tell his (or her) real name and hides behind two initials criticizing my opinions/admonitions to other people coming out of lurkdom to crap on this newsgroup. At least Troy had the balls to use a real name... that's a plus for him. Plus years ago a good friend orchid grower (who frequents RGO) pointed out to me that during my flame wars and "strong" word wars to the ignorant abusing this newsgroup that the RGOer's juices start to really flow hard manifesting itself in increased hits on his website and increased sales. He had also been monitoring hits on my website simultaneously to his website... he pointed out to me that in times like this (ie this thread) even my website hits had tripled. In going back over my sales records I saw that in the hottest old flame wars the RGO "juices" were indeed coming alive... my sales double during such times as they are doing right now. Rob, when admonitions to these photo uploaders turn into mini-flame wars and these puppets like Troy and dd become MY bitches to manipulate as I see fit... sales rise for me. It is a true fact of life (and business) which I discovered many years ago, so don't waste your breath telling me how you are going to withhold $300 in sales from me... I made that amount yesterday morning before lunch. So if any more of you want to tell me how you are a big flask buyer and you want to boycott me then fire away... I am your target. I love the publicity! Fire away! Mick PS: Rob, it is time to drop rule #3. Americans have ruined the credit of this country in the face of the international businesses community by taking such a cavalier, short-sighted, moronic approach to simply getting more credit to buy stupid shit... like orchids they can't afford. America is going to pay dearly after November 2004 for this form of living-beyond-our-means and tossing our heavy debts on the backs of other countries through the wicked machinations of the IMF. America is going to pay dearly in 2005 for our uncontrolled spending... you should do your part now and encourage the impressionable not to be so stupid with their personal finances by dropping your rule #3. Plus, you have beat that worn out song to death. Retire it and do your part to help the world... esp, the third world. ================================ "Rob Halgren" wrote in message ... Mick Fournier wrote: dd, Good. I always get that kind of chicken shit boycotting threat from little rock-throwing people like you that never have bought from me before... or most likely have never bought a flask in their life anyways. I would be rich if I had a nickel for every cheap skate like you that has issued such a threat/admonition on RGO over the last 6 or 7 years. Besides, I have a three flask minimum order. You could not afford it. Meanwhile... keep your pictures off RGO also. Mick I buy scores of flasks, but I haven't purchased any from you, largely because of posts such as that quoted above. I respect your right to do it, and I frequently agree with your comments, but I can't justify doing business with you. That isn't a boycott, but you probably could have had several of my nickels had you been just a little more restrained. Not a flame, just a thought. I suspect there are several others out there with big flask budgets who feel the same. And many who don't care. I sincerely wish you well with the latter group. Life is too short to get upset about newbies, in my opinion. Rob -- Rob's Rules: http://www.msu.edu/~halgren 1) There is always room for one more orchid 2) There is always room for two more orchids 2a. See rule 1 3) When one has insufficient credit to purchase more orchids, obtain more credit |
Apology to RGO newsgroup
Recently, Mick spouteth thusly:
"...I would guess many of them applaud my approach to stopping these photo uploaders clogging up our RGO and their slow moving internet connections" Applaud the stopping of uploading, possibly. Applaud the approach? I'd be willing to bet we have a different opinion of "many." -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! .. . . . . . . . . . . "Mick Fournier" wrote in message . .. Rob, If I had to depend on selling flasks for an income I might curb my disgust for inconsiderate people like Troy... but I could give a rat's ass if I ever sell another flask. This flasking business is only for my pleasure and the pleasure of few real orchid purists who desire hard to find species. Actually in fact, I do so much business in Europe, China, Vietnam and Russia now that if another American (like your good self) never bought from me again, it wouldn't even faze me. My new clients don't issue such boycotts/threats to me... in fact, I would guess many of them applaud my approach to stopping these photo uploaders clogging up our RGO and their slow moving internet connections. And for the record, my other "real life" business dwarfs my online orchid flask sales many, many times over... so you see where my head is at on this trivial boycotting matter. Personally, I have nothing but disgust for little **** ant flame-******* like dd who can't even summon up the guts to tell his (or her) real name and hides behind two initials criticizing my opinions/admonitions to other people coming out of lurkdom to crap on this newsgroup. At least Troy had the balls to use a real name... that's a plus for him. Plus years ago a good friend orchid grower (who frequents RGO) pointed out to me that during my flame wars and "strong" word wars to the ignorant abusing this newsgroup that the RGOer's juices start to really flow hard manifesting itself in increased hits on his website and increased sales. He had also been monitoring hits on my website simultaneously to his website... he pointed out to me that in times like this (ie this thread) even my website hits had tripled. In going back over my sales records I saw that in the hottest old flame wars the RGO "juices" were indeed coming alive... my sales double during such times as they are doing right now. Rob, when admonitions to these photo uploaders turn into mini-flame wars and these puppets like Troy and dd become MY bitches to manipulate as I see fit... sales rise for me. It is a true fact of life (and business) which I discovered many years ago, so don't waste your breath telling me how you are going to withhold $300 in sales from me... I made that amount yesterday morning before lunch. So if any more of you want to tell me how you are a big flask buyer and you want to boycott me then fire away... I am your target. I love the publicity! Fire away! Mick PS: Rob, it is time to drop rule #3. Americans have ruined the credit of this country in the face of the international businesses community by taking such a cavalier, short-sighted, moronic approach to simply getting more credit to buy stupid shit... like orchids they can't afford. America is going to pay dearly after November 2004 for this form of living-beyond-our-means and tossing our heavy debts on the backs of other countries through the wicked machinations of the IMF. America is going to pay dearly in 2005 for our uncontrolled spending... you should do your part now and encourage the impressionable not to be so stupid with their personal finances by dropping your rule #3. Plus, you have beat that worn out song to death. Retire it and do your part to help the world... esp, the third world. ================================ "Rob Halgren" wrote in message ... Mick Fournier wrote: dd, Good. I always get that kind of chicken shit boycotting threat from little rock-throwing people like you that never have bought from me before... or most likely have never bought a flask in their life anyways. I would be rich if I had a nickel for every cheap skate like you that has issued such a threat/admonition on RGO over the last 6 or 7 years. Besides, I have a three flask minimum order. You could not afford it. Meanwhile... keep your pictures off RGO also. Mick I buy scores of flasks, but I haven't purchased any from you, largely because of posts such as that quoted above. I respect your right to do it, and I frequently agree with your comments, but I can't justify doing business with you. That isn't a boycott, but you probably could have had several of my nickels had you been just a little more restrained. Not a flame, just a thought. I suspect there are several others out there with big flask budgets who feel the same. And many who don't care. I sincerely wish you well with the latter group. Life is too short to get upset about newbies, in my opinion. Rob -- Rob's Rules: http://www.msu.edu/~halgren 1) There is always room for one more orchid 2) There is always room for two more orchids 2a. See rule 1 3) When one has insufficient credit to purchase more orchids, obtain more credit |
Apology to RGO newsgroup
Recently, Mick spouteth thusly:
"...I would guess many of them applaud my approach to stopping these photo uploaders clogging up our RGO and their slow moving internet connections" Applaud the stopping of uploading, possibly. Applaud the approach? I'd be willing to bet we have a different opinion of "many." -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! .. . . . . . . . . . . "Mick Fournier" wrote in message . .. Rob, If I had to depend on selling flasks for an income I might curb my disgust for inconsiderate people like Troy... but I could give a rat's ass if I ever sell another flask. This flasking business is only for my pleasure and the pleasure of few real orchid purists who desire hard to find species. Actually in fact, I do so much business in Europe, China, Vietnam and Russia now that if another American (like your good self) never bought from me again, it wouldn't even faze me. My new clients don't issue such boycotts/threats to me... in fact, I would guess many of them applaud my approach to stopping these photo uploaders clogging up our RGO and their slow moving internet connections. And for the record, my other "real life" business dwarfs my online orchid flask sales many, many times over... so you see where my head is at on this trivial boycotting matter. Personally, I have nothing but disgust for little **** ant flame-******* like dd who can't even summon up the guts to tell his (or her) real name and hides behind two initials criticizing my opinions/admonitions to other people coming out of lurkdom to crap on this newsgroup. At least Troy had the balls to use a real name... that's a plus for him. Plus years ago a good friend orchid grower (who frequents RGO) pointed out to me that during my flame wars and "strong" word wars to the ignorant abusing this newsgroup that the RGOer's juices start to really flow hard manifesting itself in increased hits on his website and increased sales. He had also been monitoring hits on my website simultaneously to his website... he pointed out to me that in times like this (ie this thread) even my website hits had tripled. In going back over my sales records I saw that in the hottest old flame wars the RGO "juices" were indeed coming alive... my sales double during such times as they are doing right now. Rob, when admonitions to these photo uploaders turn into mini-flame wars and these puppets like Troy and dd become MY bitches to manipulate as I see fit... sales rise for me. It is a true fact of life (and business) which I discovered many years ago, so don't waste your breath telling me how you are going to withhold $300 in sales from me... I made that amount yesterday morning before lunch. So if any more of you want to tell me how you are a big flask buyer and you want to boycott me then fire away... I am your target. I love the publicity! Fire away! Mick PS: Rob, it is time to drop rule #3. Americans have ruined the credit of this country in the face of the international businesses community by taking such a cavalier, short-sighted, moronic approach to simply getting more credit to buy stupid shit... like orchids they can't afford. America is going to pay dearly after November 2004 for this form of living-beyond-our-means and tossing our heavy debts on the backs of other countries through the wicked machinations of the IMF. America is going to pay dearly in 2005 for our uncontrolled spending... you should do your part now and encourage the impressionable not to be so stupid with their personal finances by dropping your rule #3. Plus, you have beat that worn out song to death. Retire it and do your part to help the world... esp, the third world. ================================ "Rob Halgren" wrote in message ... Mick Fournier wrote: dd, Good. I always get that kind of chicken shit boycotting threat from little rock-throwing people like you that never have bought from me before... or most likely have never bought a flask in their life anyways. I would be rich if I had a nickel for every cheap skate like you that has issued such a threat/admonition on RGO over the last 6 or 7 years. Besides, I have a three flask minimum order. You could not afford it. Meanwhile... keep your pictures off RGO also. Mick I buy scores of flasks, but I haven't purchased any from you, largely because of posts such as that quoted above. I respect your right to do it, and I frequently agree with your comments, but I can't justify doing business with you. That isn't a boycott, but you probably could have had several of my nickels had you been just a little more restrained. Not a flame, just a thought. I suspect there are several others out there with big flask budgets who feel the same. And many who don't care. I sincerely wish you well with the latter group. Life is too short to get upset about newbies, in my opinion. Rob -- Rob's Rules: http://www.msu.edu/~halgren 1) There is always room for one more orchid 2) There is always room for two more orchids 2a. See rule 1 3) When one has insufficient credit to purchase more orchids, obtain more credit |
Apology to RGO newsgroup
Recently, Mick spouteth thusly:
"...I would guess many of them applaud my approach to stopping these photo uploaders clogging up our RGO and their slow moving internet connections" Applaud the stopping of uploading, possibly. Applaud the approach? I'd be willing to bet we have a different opinion of "many." -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! .. . . . . . . . . . . "Mick Fournier" wrote in message . .. Rob, If I had to depend on selling flasks for an income I might curb my disgust for inconsiderate people like Troy... but I could give a rat's ass if I ever sell another flask. This flasking business is only for my pleasure and the pleasure of few real orchid purists who desire hard to find species. Actually in fact, I do so much business in Europe, China, Vietnam and Russia now that if another American (like your good self) never bought from me again, it wouldn't even faze me. My new clients don't issue such boycotts/threats to me... in fact, I would guess many of them applaud my approach to stopping these photo uploaders clogging up our RGO and their slow moving internet connections. And for the record, my other "real life" business dwarfs my online orchid flask sales many, many times over... so you see where my head is at on this trivial boycotting matter. Personally, I have nothing but disgust for little **** ant flame-******* like dd who can't even summon up the guts to tell his (or her) real name and hides behind two initials criticizing my opinions/admonitions to other people coming out of lurkdom to crap on this newsgroup. At least Troy had the balls to use a real name... that's a plus for him. Plus years ago a good friend orchid grower (who frequents RGO) pointed out to me that during my flame wars and "strong" word wars to the ignorant abusing this newsgroup that the RGOer's juices start to really flow hard manifesting itself in increased hits on his website and increased sales. He had also been monitoring hits on my website simultaneously to his website... he pointed out to me that in times like this (ie this thread) even my website hits had tripled. In going back over my sales records I saw that in the hottest old flame wars the RGO "juices" were indeed coming alive... my sales double during such times as they are doing right now. Rob, when admonitions to these photo uploaders turn into mini-flame wars and these puppets like Troy and dd become MY bitches to manipulate as I see fit... sales rise for me. It is a true fact of life (and business) which I discovered many years ago, so don't waste your breath telling me how you are going to withhold $300 in sales from me... I made that amount yesterday morning before lunch. So if any more of you want to tell me how you are a big flask buyer and you want to boycott me then fire away... I am your target. I love the publicity! Fire away! Mick PS: Rob, it is time to drop rule #3. Americans have ruined the credit of this country in the face of the international businesses community by taking such a cavalier, short-sighted, moronic approach to simply getting more credit to buy stupid shit... like orchids they can't afford. America is going to pay dearly after November 2004 for this form of living-beyond-our-means and tossing our heavy debts on the backs of other countries through the wicked machinations of the IMF. America is going to pay dearly in 2005 for our uncontrolled spending... you should do your part now and encourage the impressionable not to be so stupid with their personal finances by dropping your rule #3. Plus, you have beat that worn out song to death. Retire it and do your part to help the world... esp, the third world. ================================ "Rob Halgren" wrote in message ... Mick Fournier wrote: dd, Good. I always get that kind of chicken shit boycotting threat from little rock-throwing people like you that never have bought from me before... or most likely have never bought a flask in their life anyways. I would be rich if I had a nickel for every cheap skate like you that has issued such a threat/admonition on RGO over the last 6 or 7 years. Besides, I have a three flask minimum order. You could not afford it. Meanwhile... keep your pictures off RGO also. Mick I buy scores of flasks, but I haven't purchased any from you, largely because of posts such as that quoted above. I respect your right to do it, and I frequently agree with your comments, but I can't justify doing business with you. That isn't a boycott, but you probably could have had several of my nickels had you been just a little more restrained. Not a flame, just a thought. I suspect there are several others out there with big flask budgets who feel the same. And many who don't care. I sincerely wish you well with the latter group. Life is too short to get upset about newbies, in my opinion. Rob -- Rob's Rules: http://www.msu.edu/~halgren 1) There is always room for one more orchid 2) There is always room for two more orchids 2a. See rule 1 3) When one has insufficient credit to purchase more orchids, obtain more credit |
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