Subj : OFF TOPIC
To   : Martin Atkins
From : Howie Coombe
Date : Wed Jan 26 2005 08:30 pm

Dear Martin, in regards to this message to Me.

 > > HC> I can not get that echo, luckily i have not got any axe's to grind

 > > Kewl. :)

 > HC> I Am sure allthe worlds Moderaters and Sysops agree.

 >  Then im sure you will agree that this is not the echo to discuss such       
> matters.


Which is why i will move this thread to The Asian Link Echo after i have 
replyed to this message.

 > > > This echo is about WINDOWS and i think the mod would like it stay that

 > > HC> As would i, which is why i think the thread that this message is

 > > We all have to learn and that some times it involves making mistakes.

 > HC> Amen.

 >  If you make too many mistakes then you could forgive your peers usuming     
> your an idiot.


And you dont think they could assume i amjust clumsy?.

 > > > If you can't get MATZDOBRE then maybe ANYTHING_GOES echo would be more

 > > HC> "appear not to be overly hostile"?, how about the Asian Chat Echo?.

 > > I will let you know if i can get it from this BBS next post but if not

 > HC> I dont think so, and i dont think in retrospect that the Asian Chat
 
 > No worries I have you on ASIAN_LINK.


And i have read and replyed to that message and thankyou for finding it.

 > > > Remaining off topic for a short while can i ask you if you are using an

 > > HC> I am useing Common Ground BBS's onboard editing facility's, if you do

 > > I wasn't critising your BBS editor.

 > HC> The responsible partys will be happy to read this.

 >  If your sysop reads this he/she is unlikely to be offended.


This is good to read.

 > It means at last count he/she has at least three members who don't know how  
> to use an OLMR.


Aha.

 > > What i would like you to do is consider using an Off Line Mail Reader

 > HC> That makes 2 of us, i would like to consider same, i would like to do

 > > What this will do is allow you download mail and read it at your leisure.

 > HC> Yes i know this.

 >  So why are you going over old ground?


Because i have missed a few things and i have a few new things to add.

 > > You can then reply to any mail you find interesting.

 > HC> Indeed, mind you i can do this now too, if i can find it and read it
 
 >  What do you mean "read it in time"?


I Have only 3 Hours At this time.

 > You pour two fingers of burbon and suck on a fine Havana cigar.


I Dont read or write that fast and i dont drink that much or smoke, period.

 > That should give you all the time you need.


But doi really want it?, it does not sound like competition enough for me.

 > > You can formulate your replies offline and send them up to the BBS when

 > HC> Indeed, mind you i prefer online in that regard, more natural, after

 >  What a load of crap.


You think so?.

 > We have been using OLMRs for years.


Who is "we"?.

 > I have never had a problem sending echo mail to any user.


Aha.

 > Netmail is usualy reserved for sysops but is forwarded if appropriate.


OK, I Will talkto my sysop about it.

 > > If you would like to use this facility then i will try and help you get

 > HC> I think i will get back to you on this.

 > Your sysop probably has the files. :)


I Will ask him where they are.
 
 > > It's ok to discuss such matters here until such time as we can move to

 > HC> I think it is ok to discuss such matters here period on account of i

 > Perhaps the mod got fed up with banging his head again a brick wall.

 > > Relax be happy. ;)

 > HC> Thank you for this advice, same to you.

 >  I'll chat in ASIAN_LINK. ;)


Yes you will...

 > L8r. :)


In Asian Link.

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