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Neo,
You have my complete respect and concurrence with your point of view.. You
have handled yourself in a professional and gentlemanly manner. Well done.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "neo" <neo1@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2001 8:35 AM
Subject: RE: On topic vs. Off topic


> John
>
> As I explained, what is on topic to one is off topic to another. I handle
> emails when not trading.
>
> I think we should avoid personal attacks. I did not attack you, I
disagreed
> with your opinion. By saying "you can not  differentiate between 'on
versus
> off' topic subjects" and "You are the biggest offender", you have lowered
> this discussion to a personal attack level.
>
> At least let us keep this list to opinions and not start attacking each
> other or MS.
>
> neo
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:owner-metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of John Moore
> Sent: Monday, May 14, 2001 2:50 PM
> To: metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: On topic vs. Off topic
>
>
> Neo, I fully expected your support of the proliferation of off topic
email.
> You are the biggest offender and IMHO you can not  differentiate between
'on
> versus off' topic subjects. I have a relatively large delete file of
> MetaStock email since I joined this list on May 4th (2001) there are 33
> there just from Neo. There may be more but I emptied my main computer's
> delete file. (excuse me, 34, another from you came in as I'm typing this).
> How can you trade and write all of these emails?
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: neo
> To: metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Monday, May 14, 2001 1:00 PM
> Subject: On topic vs. Off topic
>
>
> John
>
> With all due respect I disagree. Windows and monitors are not off topic to
> me but very much on topic. They are the foundation of my trading. There is
> no disrespect intended. It is not a matter of respect. The list should not
> be censored. Some topics will appeal to some, others to others.
>
> It does not take long to download short emails. It is easy to delete
> messages you are not interested in, if the subject line reflects the email
> itself.
>
> agree to disagree, neo
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:owner-metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of John Moore
> Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2001 2:25 PM
> To: metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Request For Respect Of Others Needs
>
>
> I still work and spend 3 evenings away from the comfort of my office and
> computer. I have all of the latest 'toys' at home but I'm forced to use a
> laptop and dialup connection when on the road. The modem is 56K but the
> connection speed is usually slower.
>
> I would like to request that we use this email list to discuss MetaStock
and
> reclassify the computer stuff as off limits.
>
> If we do this, I won't have to sit and twiddle my thumbs while I download
> all of this nonsense concerning old operating systems like WIN 98 (4 years
> old) and this recent barrage of dual monitors. Don't understand the
> discussion, I went to a competent supplier, told them what I wanted, they
> installed it on an afternoon that was convenient to me and it's worked
> without a hitch.
>
> I'm sure that this will offend some but there's 2 sides to every issue....
> my side is that I have more valuable things to do with my time and don't
> want to download off topic issues just to delete them. It's not just
> convenience, it will also save me connect times (cost) in some instances.
>
> Thank you for you support,
> John
>
>
>