[Farmall] reply to Steve O's "objection"

[James Moran]

Phil-
As do we all.  Apparently, THAT is not the gentleman's point.
JM

Phil Kelley <philkelley at alltel.net> wrote: I have a "delete" key on my computer!

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "James Moran" 
To: "Farmall/IHC mailing list" 
Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2007 2:25 PM
Subject: Re: [Farmall] reply to Steve O's "objection"


> Well, members...there it is.  From now on stay "on topic" and free speech 
> be damned.
>
> soffiler at ct.metrocast.net wrote: JM:
>
> Strongly DISAGREE.  Just because it *started* with a very
> legitimate topic for the Farmall list, does not mean it
> should continue regardless.  This topic has digressed
> significantly.  As soon as the political rant shows up, it's
> time to speak up.  Your points are understood, but
> unfortunately they're a bit naive.  Since I've been around a
> fairly wide variety of Internet newsgroups, email lists, and
> Web-based forums for about 15 years now, I can speak with a
> certain level of experience under my belt, and my input is
> this:  topics always, always, ALWAYS digress.  It is as
> predictable as the rising sun.  When there's nothing else to
> discuss, the digression can often be benign, and
> occasionally proactive and interesting.  But anyone who has
> watched this happen literally hundreds of times in the past
> has witnessed some human nature at work, and I can assure
> you that when the topic devolves into politics or religion,
> it's high time to call it quits.  Just my opinion.
>
> Steve O.
>
>
> ----- Original Message Follows -----
> From: James Moran
> To: Farmall at lists.antique-tractor.com
> Subject: [Farmall] reply to Steve O's "objection"
> Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2007 07:31:15 -0800 (PST)
>
>>Steve-
>>Well, the thread began with tractor owners seeking
>>solutions to the damage caused by "wildlife" (e.g, mice).
>>This expanded to concerns over significant and costly
>>damages from other wildlife (e.g., deer) to crops and
>>property, plus the dangers associated with highway mishaps
>>due to human "build out" and lack of adequate management to
>>control populations. While this is not necessarily "hard
>>wired" to machinery, based upon the high level of
>>commentary from members, it MUST be a shared concern and,
>>IMHO, appropriate for general discussion and provision of
>>common experiences and solutions. Jim
>>
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