goarilla <"kevin<punt>paulus|"@|skynet punt> wrote:
> TJ wrote:

>> Good idea. Ask a Linux question, and you'll get help, if somebody has
>> any ideas. But as you've already seen, make any comparisons with
>> another OS that do not say that Linux is superior, and you'll just get
>> flames. The question is ignored. Many on the Linux newsgroups aren't
>> interested in hearing about Linux's possible shortcomings, places
>> where someone who also uses another OS can see it could use some
>> improvement. They think it's just fine the way it is.
>>
>> That's the way it is with zealots. You'll find the same attitude in
>> the Windows newsgroups. Personally, I think Windows is a piece of crap
>> when it comes to most things, but I'm also willing to admit there are
>> some areas where it is better than Linux - for now. But I've only been
>> using Linux for six years. I don't have my idol and altar set up yet.
>>
>> TJ
> and the problem with trolls like you is that they jump in
> and instead of just asking a well thoughed out question they
> need to first make claims stating how they dislike linux
> or how they like but that it would take this and that to become
> really good!
>
> for me ... i just really like the shell and you couldn't pry
> it out of my dead fingers if you wanted to.

Why, thank you! An excellent illustration of my point. Just the right
tone, and you avoided the foul language that would have been overkill.
Kudos!

By the by... It's been a couple of years since someone accused me of
being a troll. Kinda makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. I was
beginning to think I was getting too mellow for Usenet. Thanks again!

TJ