On Tue, 24 Sep 2002 13:33:18 +1000, David Strike <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

>May I now - however - suggest that this sad topic be put to rest?  Notleast
>because I know and have met both Joe and Bob, have an equally high regard
>for both, and because none of us three - I believe? - needs the help of
>others when it comes to putting the boot in!!  :-))))
>
>Strike

This is indeed a sad topic. I was quite saddened to find my name plastered
all over the internet last week and am equally saddened that Bob has chosen
NOT to be the man that I'm sure many had hoped he would be.

I had composed a lengthy, elaborate post documenting Bob's absolute
despicable behavior over the years. I'll save everyone the rehash.
You've all seen it before, and based on Bob's current behavior, you'll see
it again.
When I used to see Bob bullying people, I'd to say to myself, "yes, he's an
a**hole.... but not to me"
Anybody remember Ray Jones? Jeweler Ray? Bob attacked Ray unmercifully and
unjustly, about JEWELRY. To Ray, it just wasn't worth the energy to post
something when he *knew* that Bob would be on his case. Ray is gone now.
I'm sure his contributions are missed.
After that flame war, the "he's an a**hole but not to me" thing just
wouldn't work for me anymore so I have been gone as well.

Then, out of the clear blue freaking sky, and after my not having posted in
SE for many months, I am slandered on this list by the resident bully.

Error#1 -Bob somehow percieved that what I did was wrong.
Error#2 -Bob attacked me.
Error#3 -Now, confronted with evidence that HE was in the wrong, he refuses
to acknowledge his mistake.

Sad.

-Joe