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[Nolan Cooper]

On 09/07/2010 06:35 PM, ms wrote:
> On 08/09/10 02:05, Christopher Chan wrote:
>> On Wednesday, September 08, 2010 08:55 AM, Nolan Cooper wrote:
>>> +1 Zorch
>>>
>>> I have thought many, many times if the ones on this list would talk to or about their own
>>> fathers or mothers in the way they do Karl.  NO!
>>>
>>> I do have empathy for the ones suppling the quality help on this list, as Karl has many
>>> wrong answers.
>>>
>>> My problem is that I cannot make my mind up as to whether Karl has problems because of his
>>> advancing age, or truly is a "troll". I suspect it is both.
>>>
>>> Therefore would it not be the kind thing to do, to just correct the *misinformation* and
>>> let it go at that. In other words, no attacks against the individual who makes the wrong
>>> statement. In any shape or form?
>>>
>>> That is what a professional does, is it not, that is 'DoTheRightThing', after all that is
>>> what makes one a *professional*.
>>>
>>> That said, if Karl's problems stem from advancing age, then 40 lashes minus 1 for me for
>>> having a _little_ bit of fun in my two prior post. And I mean that Karl.
>>
>> I doubt it. He is not senile at all if you ask me. We are helping keep
>> his wits and not letting his brain rot to vegetable state. Is there a
>> problem when certain ones of us don't feel appreciated for our efforts
>> in keeping his mind active?
>
> What about having a bit of mercy both for him and for us, and quietly
> disable his access to the list? He serves no purpose apart from making
> constantly a fool of himself. He abuses the list regularly by blogging
> random stuff on it. Let's get rid of this.
>
>
>
That does not solve the problem for number 1. And 2, it _is not the kind thing to do._

I too have shaken my head at some of his responses. But on the flip side I have observed 
some *right on* comments by Karl.
As I mentioned before, just immediately correct the misinformation and let it go.

It would work if everyone would do just that little thing. And just think of all the bytes 
Ubuntu would not have to archive. Mega bucks saved!  :)

Nolan


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