On Mon, 15 May 2006 16:30:03 +0000 (UTC), Barry Bean
> wrote:

>"frohe" > wrote in news:Tk0ag.25212$Qq.23667
:
>
>> I must say I agree with BOB in principle; if you don't like the rules,
>> don't compete.
>
>Had I posted a lengthy diatribe against the KCBS, complained bitterly for
>weeks, and insisted that others leave the society, you'd have a point. But
>I simply made a post in a public newsgroup questioning the logic of a
>couple of petty rules. I think the KCBS is string enough to stand it.
>
>A couple of other posters spoke up to either agree with me or explain the
>logic behind the rule. I appreciate those posters whether I agreed with
>them or not.
>
>But someone shouldn't be treated like a misbehaving child for simply
>questioning rules. It'd be simple enough to either explain the logic behind
>the rules or ignore the offending post. These sorts of attacks drive new
>posters and lurkers away.

Consider the source. Anyone who's been around AFB for more than a few
weeks knows to give frohe's and BOB's posts all the consideration they
deserve -- that is, none.