Re: [ST] Paragraphs

[david.funk@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Jack, I don't think Andy was complaining as much as making a useful suggestion on how to improve you ride reports. I found the lack of paragraphs made them difficult to read.  I was surprised to read Andy's comment made you angry.

David W. Funk
'00 Sprint ST
Pleasanton, CA


> Andy wrote: Jack, if you are going to send all these great messages, I
> would recommend using a new invention called "paragraphs"  They are used to
> separate ideas and events within story lines.
> They are very helpful in emails such as yours, because I'm going batshit
> trying to read the f'ing things.
> Respectfully submitted, Your Obnt Srvnt,
> 
> Andy I don't know if you were in jest or not but it doesn't matter. What I
> sent was from a program I use to keep and electronic diary for my
> daughter's use later on. Every time I create a new paragraph it creates a
> new day and date entry. I am aware of what a paragraph is. I could have
> spent some time editing the message I guess but I didn't think it would be
> so much F'ing trouble for anyone to skip over if they were not happy.
> 
> You will see no farther post from me on the ST list.
> 
> The list has changed quite a bit since we were all on it at it's origin in
> '99. The oil and tire threads may be old hash to some but I'd bet most of
> the folks on the list now never went through these as they are fairly new.
> All but about six of the original riders have moved on I guess. But they
> get hit on for asking the most basic questions. We need to get over it and
> either read them to gain new knowledge if possible, scan past them, give
> them and answer, or just delete them. Instead we take shots at them.
> Friendly and warm place to be?
> 
> In addition, I have posted ride reports from every ST Rallye we have held
> each year and never had anyone complain until now.
> 
> I saw enough personal trashing before the election to do me for some time.
> 
> I waited from seeing your post Saturday at home until this morning at work
> to reply as I did not want to take shots or be angry when and if I replied.
> I'm neither but I just don't need it.
> 
> So long from the Rude One.
>                             
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>          Jack "Rude Dog"    
>          Hays               
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>          972-952-2968 fax   
>          rude@xxxxxxxxxxxx  

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