Works for me.


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From: "David Strike" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 5:49 AM
Subject: Re: [SCUBA-SE] HyperAqualand vs ReefNet's Sensus Pro (was: Re: ...-
MV Star Dancer


> On Wednesday, July 16, 2003 7:22 PM, Christian Gerzner wrote:
> (snip)
> > I was another who, whilst not exactly in Bob's corner, who decamped.
> > IIRC I was also "Struck" but not sufficient times to be "Struck And
> > Out". I decamped voluntarily.
>
> I don't recall you being "Struck", but it's no never mind.
>
> > To the best of my knowledge (my ever failing memory was jogged by his
> > post) Lee's description of what happened is a pretty fair assessment.
>
> > Yes I know Feesh, the archives, but I just couldn't be bothered, just
> > like Lee, to go through all that drama, grief, indeed pain yet again.
>
> > It's best forgotten, let's move on.
>
> When history is re-written it's best not forgotten.  Following is one of
my
> *very* few offline posts. I've always reckoned tht the purpose of these
> lists is to discuss things openly.  Giving in to the fact that this wasn't
> the case, I sent the following:
>
> >Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2000 8:58 PM
> >Subject: A Whinge!
>
>
> > G'Day, Folks,
> >
> > Today, I couldn't help but think that it's exactly one year ago since
most
> > of us met up together in Cozumel.
> >
> > In - what is now - exactly thirty-nine years and one month since first
> being
> > certified as a diver, I have seldom been privileged to enjoy the company
> of
> > quite so many accomplished, knowledgeable, courteous, humorous and
> downright
> > friendly folk as those of you - and our partners - who assembled at that
> > NEDFest.
> >
> > There are others - not on this list - who I wish could have joined us:
> > Kuty, Mike Wallace, Huw Porter, Julian & Helen Pool and Birdo spring
> > instantly to mind.
> >
> > I seem to remember a few conversations with people, the gist of which
> > suggested that Scuba-L would never be quite the same again.  How
prophetic
> > those words were!!!
> >
> > I still have difficulty in coming to terms with the attitude of those -
a
> > small number of 'people' - who bitched and griped about our 'off-topic'
> > posts on Scuba-L.  But I cannot recall one instance when anyone -
> regardless
> > of how 'new' they were to diving - did not receive anything other than a
> > warm welcome and who was not encouraged to ask questions and contribute
to
> > discussions.
> >
> > That there were one or two people who received 'clubbings', (often
> > deserved!), is immaterial to the good information that was always within
> > easy reach.  (According to one "informed" source there were four or five
> of
> > us who were constantly complained about?)
> >
> > As a "diver" - rather than one who "dives", (a not so subtle
> difference!) -
> > I take umbrage at the attitude and actions of that small group of
people.
> > Especially when it spills over into the private and business life of
those
> > with whom they disagree!!!
> >
> > It's no bloody wonder that so many people new to diving are constantly
> > trying to re-invent the wheel - rather than learn from the past!
> Especially
> > when their only concern is to try and make discussion groups conform to
> what
> > their own idea of diving should be!
> >
> > (And that they take the ignorant and the ignominious as their advisers
is
> > even worse!)
> >
> > As you may have gathered, I'm seething about a wrong that has still NOT
> been
> > righted.  As a consequence, I no longer intend to be a "nice" person
where
> > "IDIOTS" are concerned.
> >
> > I apologise for my ranting and raving to friends, but I really have had
a
> > bellyfull of the 'wannabees'.  Particularly when I hark back just twelve
> > months and consider how fortunate all of us were to meet one another  -
> and
> > the good effect that attending the NEDFest might have had on the lives
of
> > one or two of the 'control freaks' that want to direct internet diving
> > discussions.
> >
> > Strike
>
>
> Strtike
>