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In article <8540@pogo.WV.TEK.COM>, bluneski@pogo.WV.TEK.COM (Bob Luneski) writes:
> Tim, 
> 
> It's a pity you can't see the genuine concern for the health of the ST I
> displayed in the first message through your emotion.
> 

As you might have suspected Bob, I reacted rather hastily and
emotionally to your post.  Of course, I have to admit that it WAS
difficult to see any concern in your original post.  It did seem to be
merely another in a long series (not necessarily all from you) of
unproductive gripes.

> 
> This "attitude" is is derived from finding Diamond Back on no less than 20
> BBS's within 3 months of it's initial release.  
> 

I am now more ready to accept your previous statement given a little
more 'fact' in regards to Pirate BBS'es, etc.  I am rather sorry that
you found your product on such places.  I am aware that it hurts.

> 
> I dislike losing hard earned money through software theft.  If someone came
> into your home and stole your TV and then you saw it at the flea market
> wouldn't you get upset??  I dislike the tone of your response because I have 
> made positive contributions to the ST community. If you can't handle that 
> then you should just BE QUIET.
> 

I can, given the above response(s), readily understand your anger
towards me.  For my somewhat out of line personal attacks, I do
apologise.  However, I guess I should point out that the main point I
was (probably poorly) attempting to make was that one should not get on
other people's case when they ask for a program that does what they want
and hope that something in the public domain will fit the bill.  I
realize that you wish to make a little money on your efforts, but
there's no need to lash out against them.

>  
> Well, a man's got to eat. 
> 
> Hey, this line of discussion is counter productive. Flame off ok? 
> 

Yes, I agree that it is <was?> counter-productive.  I also apologise
(once again) for my rather vehement attack.  I hope I have made my
reasoning a little clearer.  I shall endeavor to be more restrained in
the future.




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