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Janet Baraclough wrote:
Those who stood by and said nothing should be ashamed, The best way to deal with hostile people is to ignore them. I missed all the acrimony, because as soon as a thread wanders off into invectiveland, I flag it "ignore." So don't complain that I didn't support people when all I did is refuse to enter an existing brawl. Just my US$.02 worth. Gary Woods AKA K2AHC- PGP key on request, or at home.earthlink.net/~garygarlic Zone 5/6 in upstate New York, 1420' elevation. NY WO G |
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"Janet Baraclough" wrote in message ... I am extremely sorry to read in the raspberries thread that two of its most longterm contributors, Judith Lea and Sacha Hubbard have left urg because they are no longer prepared to tolerate the appalling level of lies, abuse, and threats made against them. Those who stood by and said nothing should be ashamed, particularly those who counted both as friends in real life, or have been the recipients of their legendary generosity with plants, time and hospitality. I was not aware that both of these people have stopped subscribing to URG, and I have to say I did try to help, the biggest problem was that they did not just ignore the abuse. Alan Janet |
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"Mike" wrote in message ... "Mary Fisher" wrote in message . net... unless we start another ng and all of us carefully screen out who we read and answer. Which is what Hubbard always wanted, a newsgroup 'of her own'. She felt that as she had been here from the year 'dot' and had lessons from Adam, THIS was her newsgroup. WRONG How the hell can I killfile this idiot, I can't just put stop Mike, cos there is another Mike who contributes to nesgroups, who seems to be more sensible. Alan |
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"michael adams" wrote in message ... "Janet Baraclough" wrote in message ... I am extremely sorry to read in the raspberries thread that two of its most longterm contributors, Judith Lea and Sacha Hubbard have left urg because they are no longer prepared to tolerate the appalling level of lies, abuse, and threats made against them. Those who stood by and said nothing should be ashamed, particularly those who counted both as friends in real life, or have been the recipients of their legendary generosity with plants, time and hospitality. Janet ... Anyone who posts on Newsgroups for any length of time, should learn how to set up a kill-file, without necessarily announcing it to the world. Attention seekers such as Puce are not going to be made to go away, simply by virtue of all the regulars simply queuing up and telling them how obnoxious they are. In fact precisely the opposite. They know that already, and are being obnoxious on purpose. And they will stoop to any depths to get a reaction of some kind. The more reaction they can get, the happier they will be. People like Puce, latch on to people who are easily wound-up and stick to them like limpets. So long as they can get a response of any kind. The only answer to such people is simply to ignore them. And the only way to be sure of ignoring them, and avoiding the temptation to have just one more read and get upset all over again, is simply to killfile them behind their backs. But, as I've said in another post, how can you killfile someone who uses the same name as someone else? Alan michael adams ... |
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"Nemo" wrote in message ... On 18 Oct 2006 10:36:33 -0700, "DavePoole Torquay" wrote: I've been here for around 9 or 10 years and always thought of it as a homely place - first and last call of the day, if you see what I mean. It really has become sorely tainted by a few malevolent, twisted and utterly nauseous posters. Incursions from x posters who delight in trying to offend with foul language and obscenities are another problem. There are better places to be and that's where I'm going. Bye. Why not stay and help to make it a better place? !PLONK! Nemm |
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Alan Holmes wrote: How the hell can I killfile this idiot, I can't just put stop Mike, cos there is another Mike who contributes to nesgroups, who seems to be more sensible. Enter the address, not only the name. |
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Alan Holmes writes
"Mike" wrote in message ... "Mary Fisher" wrote in message . net... How the hell can I killfile this idiot, I can't just put stop Mike, cos there is another Mike who contributes to nesgroups, who seems to be more sensible. Your software will sort that out. For example, hitting 'kill' in turnpike gives the choice of killing author, subject or thread, and if you choose author, it will kill that specific poster from that specific address. In other words, I could kill you, but still see posts from other Alans. Downside is that if you were to start posting from a different address, I'd have to kill you all over again. -- Kay |
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"Alan Holmes" wrote in message ... "michael adams" wrote in message ... "Janet Baraclough" wrote in message ... I am extremely sorry to read in the raspberries thread that two of its most longterm contributors, Judith Lea and Sacha Hubbard have left urg because they are no longer prepared to tolerate the appalling level of lies, abuse, and threats made against them. Those who stood by and said nothing should be ashamed, particularly those who counted both as friends in real life, or have been the recipients of their legendary generosity with plants, time and hospitality. Janet ... Anyone who posts on Newsgroups for any length of time, should learn how to set up a kill-file, without necessarily announcing it to the world. Attention seekers such as Puce are not going to be made to go away, simply by virtue of all the regulars simply queuing up and telling them how obnoxious they are. In fact precisely the opposite. They know that already, and are being obnoxious on purpose. And they will stoop to any depths to get a reaction of some kind. The more reaction they can get, the happier they will be. People like Puce, latch on to people who are easily wound-up and stick to them like limpets. So long as they can get a response of any kind. The only answer to such people is simply to ignore them. And the only way to be sure of ignoring them, and avoiding the temptation to have just one more read and get upset all over again, is simply to killfile them behind their backs. But, as I've said in another post, how can you killfile someone who uses the same name as someone else? Alan It appears you're posting using Outlook Express. In the main Oulook Express Window, in the right hand pane click on any post by the person you want to killfile - open it first to be sure it's the correct person - although Mike Lyle always shows as Mike Lyle in any case. Unlike the other character who you want to kill file. Then in the menus along the top select [ Message ] Then in the drop down menu select [ block sender ] That's it. Job done. People who use other Newsreaders such as Forte will probably need to do something similar. michael adams .... |
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"Janet Baraclough" wrote I am extremely sorry to read in the raspberries thread that two of its most longterm contributors, Judith Lea and Sacha Hubbard have left urg because they are no longer prepared to tolerate the appalling level of lies, abuse, and threats made against them. Those who stood by and said nothing should be ashamed, particularly those who counted both as friends in real life, or have been the recipients of their legendary generosity with plants, time and hospitality. I have not followed the "Raspberry " thread and anyway like others around here I "turn off" at the first sign of personal fighting, life's too short and too much of a struggle already, so this is the first I've heard of this tragedy. The leaving of both Sacha (with Ray in the background too) and Judith will be a great loss to URG and internet gardening in general, and now Dave Poole intimates he is going too. How many more experienced and knowledgeable gardeners are to be driven out, sad day, very sad day. -- Regards Bob H 17mls W. of London.UK |
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"Bob Hobden" wrote in message ... "Janet Baraclough" wrote I am extremely sorry to read in the raspberries thread that two of its most longterm contributors, Judith Lea and Sacha Hubbard have left urg because they are no longer prepared to tolerate the appalling level of lies, abuse, and threats made against them. Those who stood by and said nothing should be ashamed, particularly those who counted both as friends in real life, or have been the recipients of their legendary generosity with plants, time and hospitality. I have not followed the "Raspberry " thread and anyway like others around here I "turn off" at the first sign of personal fighting, life's too short and too much of a struggle already, so this is the first I've heard of this tragedy. The leaving of both Sacha (with Ray in the background too) and Judith will be a great loss to URG and internet gardening in general, and now Dave Poole intimates he is going too. How many more experienced and knowledgeable gardeners are to be driven out, sad day, very sad day. All these people who've signalled their intention to leave have no doubt got plenty of friends on this NewsGroup, who will be happy to email them I'm sure, once this present pestilence is past. michael adams .... -- Regards Bob H 17mls W. of London.UK |
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"Mike" wrote in message
Which is what Hubbard always wanted, a newsgroup 'of her own'. She felt that as she had been here from the year 'dot' and had lessons from Adam, THIS was her newsgroup. You really are a most nasty piece of work. A vinegar mouthed, one eyed, oxygen thief. |
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"Alan Holmes" wrote in message
"Mike" wrote in message WRONG How the hell can I killfile this idiot, I can't just put stop Mike, cos there is another Mike who contributes to nesgroups, who seems to be more sensible. I've just plonked the moron. The way I did it was lazy and easy was which is to go to "Messages" at the top of the screen and to then hit "block sender". I'll see no more crap from him BUT, if there is another poster who uses the name " then I also won't see any posts from them either. If I wanted to block only the nasty Naval Mike then I'd have to go into my proper kill file and enter more info. |
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"Anne Jackson" wrote Well, I hope Sacha and Judith reconsider. I'm sure they're made of sterner stuff; at least I would hope they are! AnneJ Seconded :~) Jenny |
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"Anne Jackson" wrote in message
... Well, I hope Sacha and Judith reconsider. I'm sure they're made of sterner stuff; at least I would hope they are! Not a case of being made of 'sterner stuff,' if they were they would have ignored the trouble maker, it's a case of 'owning' the newsgroup. Hubbard will be back, you mark my words. Mike The truth will prevail -- .................................................. ......... Royal Naval Electrical Branch Association www.rnshipmates.co.uk www.nsrafa.com |
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In message , JennyC
writes "Anne Jackson" wrote Well, I hope Sacha and Judith reconsider. I'm sure they're made of sterner stuff; at least I would hope they are! AnneJ Seconded :~) Jenny Ditto. As one who only has time (I usually work 12/7...) to leap in and out on topics that are topical for me at the moment I have little idea of what brought this about - but I am truly sad that such long-standing, knowledgeable contributors (some of whom have been of such great help to me in the past) would consider leaving. I don't suppose any of them will see this, but I would like to add my sincere hope that they reconsider. -- Klara, Gatwick basin |
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