And not all opinions are created equal. One that can be backed up by a solid factual arguement to support it is worth a hell of a lot more than one that can't. jco
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of P. J. Alling Sent: Monday, November 13, 2006 6:03 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Using a Super Tak w/ istDS- A challange to the list? Truth is never a matter of opinion, truth is a matter of fact. Opinion is often the only thing used to discern fact from fiction. Paul Stenquist wrote: > Unfortunately, truth is often a matter of opinion. And sometimes > grownups and gentlemen have to agree to disagree. > Paul > On Nov 12, 2006, at 10:59 PM, J. C. O'Connell wrote: > > >> Its not a matter of "winning" an argument, its >> a metter of standing up for right and wrong >> or true and false. Im not posting to "win", >> Im posting to set the truth on the matter(s). >> This list isnt a place for contests. >> jco >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On >> Behalf Of >> Paul Stenquist >> Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2006 1:15 PM >> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> Subject: Re: Using a Super Tak w/ istDS- A challange to the list? >> >> >> I don't think anyone has to go so far as to filter the threads, >> although to each their own. I've never filtered anyone, and I'm none >> the worse for the experience. But it think we all know that there's a >> point where it doesn't make sense to continue with posts addressed >> directly to anyone who feels they have to win an argument. I've been >> guilty of it with several people here over the years, but it's just >> unproductive. Paul >> On Nov 12, 2006, at 9:47 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: >> >> >>> You're probably right, but all I was trying to do was add a little >>> levity to the situation. Perhaps in another case the lightness of >>> my post would >>> have been seen and appreciated. And that, my friend, is another >>> aspect of >>> having discussions with JCO - there's no way to use levity or humor. >>> >>> It's probably best for all involved that I just filter every thread >>> that involves JCO ... I'm sure it'll be my loss, but there are other >>> sources of >>> valuable information available here and on the 'net. >>> >>> Shel >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>> [Original Message] >>>> From: Paul Stenquist >>>> >>>> I'm sorry, but this is unnecessary provocation. >>>> >>>> On Nov 11, 2006, at 11:11 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>>> <ROTFLMAO> What kind of convoluted double-speak is that?! >>>>> >>>>> Shel >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> JCO wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> I am saying your wrong in the concept >>>>>> of that reply post of yours. Someone >>>>>> may think they just disagree but if their concept >>>>>> is invalid to my contention than thats another >>>>>> matter altogether and I won't just "let it drop" >>>>>> because it implies that your post is somehow >>>>>> a valid rebuttal/opinion when its not if it is irrelavant to my >>>>>> contention. >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>>>> [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>>>> >>>> -- >>>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>>> [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>> [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> [email protected] >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> [email protected] >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> > > > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
