On Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:44:22 -0400, brooklyn1 wrote:

> Marty wrote:
>>
>> At this point in the thread I have to ask... Why is it not alright
>> if they don't stick around?
>>
>> Who decided there was something wrong with someone who accesses a
>> newsgroup only once, or rarely, to ask a question pertinent to that
>> group's charter topic? Why is it NOT alright if they get their
>> answer and move on?
>
> Because Newsgroups are about reciprocity, give and take. Those who
> stop in to ask their question but contribute nothing, not even an
> acknowlegement are simply users... like you, Moishe "no value
> whatsoever" Schmendric.

....unlike your value-laden post above.

blake