> In our last episode <353355D7.945607C2@klever.net.au> on Tue, 14 Apr 1998
> 22:25:59 +1000, Eben Levy opened his mouth ONE MORE TIME and told aus.rail:
>
> <snip>
>
> >I am sick of having to defend myself
>
> That's a bit of a cop-out. It is a part of normal life (unfortunately) to
> defend yourself against other people, as you will never please everyone,
> and there will always be someone who does not agree with you. It's even
> worse when you make childish statements of no value -- somewhat teasing and
> antagonising a flame-war -- that brings about criticism of yourself.
>
> >it has gone
> >beyond the point, where, I will swallow my pride and let some people have
> >there way.
>
> Maybe if you shut up and not be so determined to have the final say on
> anything... not every post mentioning you demands/requires a response.
>
> I fully support "free speech", but there are places in Usenet to discuss
> anything and everything. This is an Australian Rail newsgroup (surprise!),
> yet there are Industrial Relations and political threads -- including the
> "scab" posts/flame-war -- proving no use to those interested in rail and
> totally inappropriate. With USELESS one-line comments like: "You're an
> idiot", it is no more than immature fighting and bickering. Personal,
> time-wasting flame-wars putting yourselves down is best suited for e-mail,
> away from annoying those who could not care less.
>
> Hmmm... the rail industry in this country is like this?!?
Well, don't complain to me about the insults, why only make this comment to me.
>From what I see, I was only *HALF* the problem here. I am not asking you to pay
out on tezza, but WHY just have a go at me?
-- Bye for now, Eben.