Well, while my comments are probably entirely inappropriate for this list, I have a hard time feeling bad about making them in a thread as pointless as the "test" thread. Frankly, I *like* to argue and debate, but would not choose to do so about a topic that I didn't care about, so I attempt to make the topic one that's at least worth arguing about, however inappropriate the forum.
Of the 661 messages that I have archived since 10/05 for this list, the "test" thread is both one of the longest and one of the most inane.
To see what I define as an "interesting" debate (about religion), as well as provide a decent summary of my regard for other's beliefs: http://mlug.missouri.edu/list-archives/discussion/2004-05/msg00087.php3 Here I suggested we actually take the debate off-list, and was discouraged from doing so in: http://mlug.missouri.edu/list-archives/discussion/2004-05/msg00091.php3
Anyone that would like to review my public debates on the matter of religion (or politics, for that matter): http://www.google.com/search?q=%22rick%20buford%22%20religion%20site%3Amlug....
Lastly, save that spot on your kill list, as I am leaving KC and do not see the continued value of remaining on this list. The two notable threads that I've seen in the last six months were more concerned with one's posting syntax than anything linux related. If you'd like to argue further, or just yell obscenities at me, please feel free to join the MLUG discussion list. It gets quite lively =)
Rick Buford
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While I appreciate the laughs the 'Test' thread has generated in light of the comments on formatting and religion, I would much prefer to read items of interest to Linux. As such, I hope that this will be one of my few 'off topic' posts.
I take your comments below to be a generalization to illicit responses as we have a *choice* on what to believe (and what email threads to read,) just as we have a choice on Linux versions to employ. I just happen to prefer Red Hat and Debian versions. Just as I believe there is One God, my Creator, and Redeemer. (Not that the later is any way an insignificant choice.)
Eric