| Page 1 of 2 | 1 | 2 |
|
|
Cutting the dross
Has anyone noticed the great reluctance to snip postings to just the
relevant remarks? It seems that some people are incapable of cutting all but the important bits, the bits they are replying to. Why? Lack of newsgroup or forum education? Possibly not knowing how to do it!!!!! All to keen to shove fingers to keyboard and poke out a one line reply, but not too keen on what the person thinks about the dross they have to scroll down through :-(( You look and see what I mean. See if I am not correct..........once again :-(( Kindest regards Mike -- .................................................. .............. |
Cutting the dross
"'Mike'" wrote in message ... Kindest regards Mike Well Mike, As you see I have cut the 'dross' from your post and suggest the best thing would be for you to give up posting and give us all a break. I'd like to point out to other users of this group that not all people living on the Isle of Wight are like 'Mike', some of us are quite normal. I'd also like to say that I am familiar with Heath Road in Lake where our friend lives and don't recognise it from his rather fanciful description! Kindest regards 'Andrew' |
Cutting the dross
As you see I have cut the 'dross' from your post How nice. Now the question is, can the others on this newsgroup follow your example, and mine, of cutting dross? (You will of course notice that I have cut the other dross from your posting) Kindest possible regards Mike Now let's see if dross cutting is the order of the day. |
Cutting the dross
"'Mike'" wrote in message ... You tell us, Mike. How do we cut you out? Spider |
Cutting the dross
-- .................................................. .............. "Spider" wrote in message ... "'Mike'" wrote in message ... You tell us, Mike. How do we cut you out? Spider I cut dross already. You may know it better as 'snipping', but here again, you seem to have pruned your posting, so you are OK. It seems to be certain people who are incapable of 'snipping'. You watch and see what I mean :-)) Kindest regards Mike |
Cutting the dross
On 24/2/09 17:23, in article , "Spider"
wrote: You tell us, Mike. How do we cut you out? Spider Most people have him kill filed so they don't see him anyway. He's infested a few other groups where the same kill filing has been done. To get attention he has to resort to doing all the things he berates other for doing. He's a figure of derision. -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon Perennials & shrubs online |
Cutting the dross
"'Mike'" wrote in message ... -- .................................................. ............. "Spider" wrote in message ... "'Mike'" wrote in message ... You tell us, Mike. How do we cut you out? Spider I cut dross already. You may know it better as 'snipping', but here again, you seem to have pruned your posting, so you are OK. It seems to be certain people who are incapable of 'snipping'. You watch and see what I mean :-)) Kindest regards Mike Perhaps you should have cut your op before you posted it. It was pointless and off topic. If you can't post about gardening, leave this ng to those who can. Spider |
Cutting the dross
On Feb 24, 4:40*pm, "'Mike'" wrote:
Has anyone noticed the great reluctance to snip postings to just the relevant remarks? No. |
Cutting the dross
"Sacha" wrote in message ... On 24/2/09 17:23, in article , "Spider" wrote: You tell us, Mike. How do we cut you out? Spider Most people have him kill filed so they don't see him anyway. He's infested a few other groups where the same kill filing has been done. To get attention he has to resort to doing all the things he berates other for doing. He's a figure of derision. -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon Perennials & shrubs online You're right, Sacha. It's a pity he doesn't stick to gardening; most of us would be prepared to respond in kind, and more kindly. Wonder if he'll ever learn? Spider |
Cutting the dross
On Tue, 24 Feb 2009, 'Mike' wrote
Nothing, because his entire 'reply' was in the signature zone. Dross effectively snipped, no? -- Kate B PS 'elvira' is spamtrapped - please reply to 'elviraspam' at cockaigne dot org dot uk if you want to reply personally |
Cutting the dross
-- .................................................. .............. "Sacha" wrote in message ... On 24/2/09 17:23, in article , "Spider" wrote: You tell us, Mike. How do we cut you out? Spider Most people have him kill filed so they don't see him anyway. He's infested a few other groups where the same kill filing has been done. To get attention he has to resort to doing all the things he berates other for doing. He's a figure of derision. -- Sacha WONDERFUL. A perfect example of snipping. Thank you so much. Kindest possible regards. Mike |
Cutting the dross
-- .................................................. .............. "Spider" wrote in message ... "'Mike'" wrote in message ... -- .................................................. ............. "Spider" wrote in message ... "'Mike'" wrote in message ... You tell us, Mike. How do we cut you out? Spider I cut dross already. You may know it better as 'snipping', but here again, you seem to have pruned your posting, so you are OK. It seems to be certain people who are incapable of 'snipping'. You watch and see what I mean :-)) Kindest regards Mike Perhaps you should have cut your op before you posted it. It was pointless and off topic. If you can't post about gardening, leave this ng to those who can. Spider You could have snipped better. Please pay attention Mike |
Cutting the dross
-- .................................................. .............. "moghouse" wrote in message ... On Feb 24, 4:40 pm, "'Mike'" wrote: Has anyone noticed the great reluctance to snip postings to just the relevant remarks? No. ---------------------- Might I suggest Guide Dogs for the Blind? |
Cutting the dross
-- .................................................. .............. "Spider" wrote in message ... "Sacha" wrote in message ... On 24/2/09 17:23, in article , "Spider" wrote: You tell us, Mike. How do we cut you out? Spider Most people have him kill filed so they don't see him anyway. He's infested a few other groups where the same kill filing has been done. To get attention he has to resort to doing all the things he berates other for doing. He's a figure of derision. -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon Perennials & shrubs online You're right, Sacha. It's a pity he doesn't stick to gardening; most of us would be prepared to respond in kind, and more kindly. Wonder if he'll ever learn? Spider Not learnt about snipping have you? :-(((((( |
Cutting the dross
"Sacha" wrote in message ... On 24/2/09 18:09, in article , "Spider" wrote: "Sacha" wrote in message ... On 24/2/09 17:23, in article , "Spider" wrote: You tell us, Mike. How do we cut you out? Spider Most people have him kill filed so they don't see him anyway. He's infested a few other groups where the same kill filing has been done. To get attention he has to resort to doing all the things he berates other for doing. He's a figure of derision. You're right, Sacha. It's a pity he doesn't stick to gardening; most of us would be prepared to respond in kind, and more kindly. Wonder if he'll ever learn? Spider Not a prayer. He thinks he's funny and that people actually listen to him. Perhaps he prefers to be known for being thoroughly disliked than for nothing at all. Then I shall know him for nothing at all. I think ignoring him or the kill file really is the best answer. 'Mike' now ceases to exist. Quiet here, isn't it?! :~) Spider -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon Perennials & shrubs online |
Cutting the dross
-- .................................................. .............. "Spider" wrote in message ... "Sacha" wrote in message ... On 24/2/09 18:09, in article , "Spider" wrote: "Sacha" wrote in message ... On 24/2/09 17:23, in article , "Spider" wrote: You tell us, Mike. How do we cut you out? Spider Most people have him kill filed so they don't see him anyway. He's infested a few other groups where the same kill filing has been done. To get attention he has to resort to doing all the things he berates other for doing. He's a figure of derision. You're right, Sacha. It's a pity he doesn't stick to gardening; most of us would be prepared to respond in kind, and more kindly. Wonder if he'll ever learn? Spider Not a prayer. He thinks he's funny and that people actually listen to him. Perhaps he prefers to be known for being thoroughly disliked than for nothing at all. Then I shall know him for nothing at all. I think ignoring him or the kill file really is the best answer. 'Mike' now ceases to exist. Quiet here, isn't it?! :~) Spider -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon Perennials & shrubs online .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Spider .. .. .. You didn't snip :-(( |
Cutting the dross
-- .................................................. .............. "'Mike'" wrote in message ... -- .................................................. ............. "Spider" wrote in message ... "Sacha" wrote in message ... On 24/2/09 18:09, in article , "Spider" wrote: "Sacha" wrote in message ... On 24/2/09 17:23, in article , "Spider" wrote: You tell us, Mike. How do we cut you out? Spider Most people have him kill filed so they don't see him anyway. He's infested a few other groups where the same kill filing has been done. To get attention he has to resort to doing all the things he berates other for doing. He's a figure of derision. You're right, Sacha. It's a pity he doesn't stick to gardening; most of us would be prepared to respond in kind, and more kindly. Wonder if he'll ever learn? Spider Not a prayer. He thinks he's funny and that people actually listen to him. Perhaps he prefers to be known for being thoroughly disliked than for nothing at all. Then I shall know him for nothing at all. I think ignoring him or the kill file really is the best answer. 'Mike' now ceases to exist. Quiet here, isn't it?! :~) Spider -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon Perennials & shrubs online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spider . . . You didn't snip :-(( .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... You proved me correct again Thank you Kindest possible regards Mike |
Cutting the dross
On Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:12:11 +0000, Kate Brown wrote:
Nothing, because his entire 'reply' was in the signature zone. Dross effectively snipped, no? Agreed. For some reason he does this with most of his replies - makes them very difficult to read for those who want to read them. Before criticising others for "lack of newsgroup education" I think he should learn to post correctly himself. Mike - please learn what a SIG SEP is and how it should be used in newsgroups !! -- Regards, Hugh Jampton |
Cutting the dross
On 24/2/09 18:37, in article ,
"Hugh Jampton" wrote: On Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:12:11 +0000, Kate Brown wrote: Nothing, because his entire 'reply' was in the signature zone. Dross effectively snipped, no? Agreed. For some reason he does this with most of his replies - makes them very difficult to read for those who want to read them. Before criticising others for "lack of newsgroup education" I think he should learn to post correctly himself. Mike - please learn what a SIG SEP is and how it should be used in newsgroups !! Oh god, Hugh - why encourage him? ;-)) -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon Perennials & shrubs online |
Cutting the dross
On Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:12:11 +0000, Kate Brown
wrote: On Tue, 24 Feb 2009, 'Mike' wrote Nothing, because his entire 'reply' was in the signature zone. Dross effectively snipped, no? That is really funny Kate, considering that he was trying to tell us all how to post properly! I really don't understand why he persists in this way. Surely no-one can really *enjoy* being a figure of scorn and derision? |
Cutting the dross
Perhaps top posting would be better for my Hero Worshipers who wish to
respond and not take note of the superb advice I give. Kindest possible regards Mike -- .................................................. .............. "Sacha" wrote in message ... On 24/2/09 18:37, in article , "Hugh Jampton" wrote: On Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:12:11 +0000, Kate Brown wrote: Nothing, because his entire 'reply' was in the signature zone. Dross effectively snipped, no? Agreed. For some reason he does this with most of his replies - makes them very difficult to read for those who want to read them. Before criticising others for "lack of newsgroup education" I think he should learn to post correctly himself. Mike - please learn what a SIG SEP is and how it should be used in newsgroups !! Oh god, Hugh - why encourage him? ;-)) -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon Perennials & shrubs online |
Cutting the dross
In which case snipping does not apply or matter :-))
Kindest possible regards Mike -- .................................................. .............. "'Mike'" wrote in message ... Perhaps top posting would be better for my Hero Worshipers who wish to respond and not take note of the superb advice I give. Kindest possible regards Mike -- .................................................. ............. "Sacha" wrote in message ... On 24/2/09 18:37, in article , "Hugh Jampton" wrote: On Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:12:11 +0000, Kate Brown wrote: Nothing, because his entire 'reply' was in the signature zone. Dross effectively snipped, no? Agreed. For some reason he does this with most of his replies - makes them very difficult to read for those who want to read them. Before criticising others for "lack of newsgroup education" I think he should learn to post correctly himself. Mike - please learn what a SIG SEP is and how it should be used in newsgroups !! Oh god, Hugh - why encourage him? ;-)) -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon Perennials & shrubs online |
Cutting the dross
I am SO glad that you find pleasure and laughter in my postings :-))
Life is not completely dead then :-)) Kindest possible regards Mike -- .................................................. .............. "Fuschia" wrote in message ... On Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:12:11 +0000, Kate Brown wrote: On Tue, 24 Feb 2009, 'Mike' wrote Nothing, because his entire 'reply' was in the signature zone. Dross effectively snipped, no? That is really funny Kate, considering that he was trying to tell us all how to post properly! I really don't understand why he persists in this way. Surely no-one can really *enjoy* being a figure of scorn and derision? |
Cutting the dross
In message , 'Mike'
writes Now let's see if dross cutting is the order of the day. I think it's a little early in Northern climes to cut the dross, but I'll be overhauling my mower soon if it stays mild. Wish I'd done it when the dross stopped growing last Autumn. (Writes admonishment to self). -- Gordon H Remove "invalid" to reply |
Cutting the dross
The message
from "Spider" contains these words: "'Mike'" wrote in message ... You tell us, Mike. How do we cut you out? I have... ....I saw a big wodge of logs in my killfile log. -- Rusty Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig |
Cutting the dross
The message
from "Spider" contains these words: You're right, Sacha. It's a pity he doesn't stick to gardening; most of us would be prepared to respond in kind, and more kindly. Wonder if he'll ever learn? In the dim and distant past, when I was still hoping for some sign of intelligent life, he told us that he didn't do any gardening. So, put that paving slab back before he crawls out again. -- Rusty Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig |
Cutting the dross
The message
from Kate Brown contains these words: On Tue, 24 Feb 2009, 'Mike' wrote Nothing, because his entire 'reply' was in the signature zone. Dross effectively snipped, no? That's what I mean about intelligent life... -- Rusty Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig |
Cutting the dross
The message
from Fuschia contains these words: On Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:12:11 +0000, Kate Brown wrote: On Tue, 24 Feb 2009, 'Mike' wrote Nothing, because his entire 'reply' was in the signature zone. Dross effectively snipped, no? That is really funny Kate, considering that he was trying to tell us all how to post properly! I really don't understand why he persists in this way. Surely no-one can really *enjoy* being a figure of scorn and derision? Oh, I dunno. He probably fits into the S&M groups quite nicely, or vice versa. -- Rusty Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig |
Cutting the dross
"'Mike'" wrote in message ... Has anyone noticed the great reluctance to snip postings to just the relevant remarks? Never. People prefer to keep the whole message so that the meaning is not changed or manipulated. It seems that some people are incapable of cutting all but the important bits, the bits they are replying to. You can also ignore messages or delete them. No one forces you to read anything. Why? Why what? See how moving words or deleting others can change a message! Lack of newsgroup or forum education? There is no such thing. Don't confuse a forum and a newsgroup. Possibly not knowing how to do it!!!!! Do what? All to keen to shove fingers to keyboard and poke out a one line reply, but not too keen on what the person thinks about the dross they have to scroll down through :-(( You idiot! You talk about education and don't even know when to use "TO" and "TOO" correctly. You look and see what I mean. That dos not make any sense. See if I am not correct.... correct about what? ......once again :-(( You sound like a confused pensioner, the type that drives a Nissan Micra. Kindest regards Mike -- .................................................. ............. |
Cutting the dross
"Isleman" Isleman@home wrote in message ... "'Mike'" wrote in message ... Kindest regards Mike Well Mike, As you see I have cut the 'dross' from your post and suggest the best thing would be for you to give up posting and give us all a break. Couldn't agree more! I'd like to point out to other users of this group that not all people living on the Isle of Wight are like 'Mike', some of us are quite normal. I had always thought so. Maybe he needs to be Sectioned. I'd also like to say that I am familiar with Heath Road in Lake where our friend lives and don't recognise it from his rather fanciful description! Kindest regards 'Andrew' I might just send him the contents of my compost bin! |
Cutting the dross
On Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:40:56 +0000, Sacha wrote:
Oh god, Hugh - why encourage him? ;-)) Sorry Sacha :-) I thought I might just get a sensible reply from him. I *really* should have known better !! He's never posted anything sensible ..... -- Regards, Hugh Jampton |
Cutting the dross
You idiot! You talk about education and don't even know when to use "TO" and "TOO" correctly. You look and see what I mean. That dos not make any sense. People in glass houses ;-)) Kindest possible regards Mike |
Cutting the dross
On Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:37:58 +0000, Hugh Jampton wrote:
Mike - please learn what a SIG SEP is and how it should be used in newsgroups !! No reply. I wonder why ? Well I don't actually wonder why. You are *always* right and *everyone* else is *always* wrong :-) Seek help Mike - you need it. -- Regards, Hugh Jampton |
Cutting the dross
On 24/2/09 20:20, in article ,
"Hugh Jampton" wrote: On Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:40:56 +0000, Sacha wrote: Oh god, Hugh - why encourage him? ;-)) Sorry Sacha :-) I thought I might just get a sensible reply from him. I *really* should have known better !! He's never posted anything sensible ..... Sadly, no. It's hard to imagine what pleasure someone gets from being so thoroughly disliked that he has to provoke people into demonstrating it! ;-( -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon Exotic plants, shrubs & perennials online |
Cutting the dross
Well I don't actually wonder why. You are *always* right and *everyone* else is *always* wrong :-) :-)) Nearly. You just watch the postings in the future and see the lack of snipping. Track down yards of wasted posting which has been read before. Just watch and see how right I am :-)) Kindest possible regards Mike |
Cutting the dross
"Rusty_Hinge" wrote in message . uk... The message from "Spider" contains these words: You're right, Sacha. It's a pity he doesn't stick to gardening; most of us would be prepared to respond in kind, and more kindly. Wonder if he'll ever learn? In the dim and distant past, when I was still hoping for some sign of intelligent life, he told us that he didn't do any gardening. So, put that paving slab back before he crawls out again. THUD! Oops! Think I just dropped it on him ... Spider -- Rusty Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig |
Cutting the dross
"Sacha" wrote in message ... On 24/2/09 20:20, in article , "Hugh Jampton" wrote: snip Sadly, no. It's hard to imagine what pleasure someone gets from being so thoroughly disliked that he has to provoke people into demonstrating it! ;-( If people who professed to ignore his newsgroup postings actually did so, he wouldn't be able to wind them up. Hopefully, although he has taken one leaf from his old adversary Mabbett's book by presuming to 'correct' the style of other people's postings, he will not take another and also do so by e-mail. |
Cutting the dross
The message
from "BAC" contains these words: "Sacha" wrote in message ... On 24/2/09 20:20, in article , "Hugh Jampton" wrote: snip Sadly, no. It's hard to imagine what pleasure someone gets from being so thoroughly disliked that he has to provoke people into demonstrating it! ;-( If people who professed to ignore his newsgroup postings actually did so, he wouldn't be able to wind them up. Hopefully, although he has taken one leaf from his old adversary Mabbett's book by presuming to 'correct' the style of other people's postings, he will not take another and also do so by e-mail. Whatever happend to Andy? Lots of gore and guts? Disaffected RAF pilot target him? ITWSBT -- Rusty Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig |
Cutting the dross
-- .................................................. .............. "Rusty_Hinge" wrote in message . uk... The message from "BAC" contains these words: "Sacha" wrote in message ... On 24/2/09 20:20, in article , "Hugh Jampton" wrote: snip Sadly, no. It's hard to imagine what pleasure someone gets from being so thoroughly disliked that he has to provoke people into demonstrating it! ;-( If people who professed to ignore his newsgroup postings actually did so, he wouldn't be able to wind them up. Hopefully, although he has taken one leaf from his old adversary Mabbett's book by presuming to 'correct' the style of other people's postings, he will not take another and also do so by e-mail. Whatever happend to Andy? Lots of gore and guts? Disaffected RAF pilot target him? ITWSBT -- Rusty Still playing pink Oboes possibly Mike Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig |
| All times are GMT +1. The time now is 06:07 AM. |
|
Powered by vBulletin® Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
GardenBanter