Matthew L. Martin wrote:

> Gus wrote:
>
> -- A bunch of self-important stuff completely missing the point.
>
> Have you notice that you are antagonizing virtually everyone on this
> newsgroup? If you don't like the norms of this newsgroup I encourage you
> to start your own. Perhaps you can convince Kent and Cal and other like
> minded people to join you.
>
> We and you would all probably be happier.
>
> Matthew
>

I miss most of these posts but see enough to know that it's raging again.

May I offer a hypothetical:

"You" are joining a club that has been in existence for quite a while.
The members have taken a majority rule vote on the bylaws for the
club. Whatever the majority view was, became the club by-laws.

Let's further assume that this club has a restaurant and bar and the
club by-laws mandate that there be no "tabs" run. All bills must be
paid by the end of business day.

Ok, now: "you" don't happen to like that or think that in today's day
and age that makes sense to you just decide that because you don't
like carrying a wallet or money, you aren't going to comply. Do you
really expect that you'd be graciously received by the membership and
welcomed? Or kicked out on "your" butt?

--
Steve

Ever wonder about those people who spend $2.00 apiece on those little
bottles of Evian water? Try spelling Evian backwards...