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Subject: Re: Why does this forum have such a problem with interesting people?

Author: Peter Skinner

Date: 08:54:00 11/27/05

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On November 27, 2005 at 11:39:02, Zappa wrote:

>So what if he called Drexel a patzer?  I really think (and this is not a
>critique of the moderators, as I think you simply reflect the will of the
>community in general) that this forum has become so devoid of controversy that
>it is simply not interesting any more.   If you give me a choice between Steen
>(insulting and interesting) and Gerold Daniels (extremely polite, but usually
>just says stuff like 'your engine looks nice. good day') then I'll take Steen
>(no offense intended to Gerold, just using him as an example).
>
>anthony

Steen and Drexel basically cancelled each other out because all they did was
insult each other.

The problem became when Steen was constantly insulting Guenter, Uri.. basically
anyone who disagreed with him.

There were times his arguements were completely valid if it were not for the
"pot shots" on everyone.

I like controversy as much as the next person, but I am not willing to accept it
when it insults people who are only trying to refute an idea or opinion.

Peter



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