### Apollo BBS Archive - July 3, 1990

    Mail from Bill Burkett
    Date: 07/03/90  Time: 09:35:24

            No, I didn't like those posts.  I agreed with all they had
    to say, but I didn't like them.  Kinda reminded me of how JT used
    to make excellent arguments then suddenly slip into name-calling.
            I don't think they were anything that needed [Z]apping, but
    sure didn't do much to save hurt feelings.  And then you take
    that new stab at Daryl.  Ouch!  :)
    [A]bort, [C]ontinue, [I]nsty-reply or [Z]ap:Insty-reply

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     1:Yeah, well, thanks for the input but Daryl believes he is god or something.
     2:And you and I are just mere mortals.
     3:
     4:The jab was worded better, laid out better and not quite as crass as the
     5:ones I zapped.
     6:
     7:\
     8:Man, it is hot out there.
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    Message: 67158
    Author: $ Mike Carter
    Category: Hard/Software
    Subject: Flimsy Software
    Date: 07/03/90  Time: 02:09:46

    Found another bug in a software package today. That's #3 this week
    for me on 2 different packages.
    I have SIERRA and Microsoft both sweating bullets. Heh heh...you know
    they're worried when the guy you talk to starts running out of
    neat suggestions on what to do and starts asking you questions
    like "Are you sure you're running DOS 2.1 or better?"
         "How about slowing your computer down.."

    Heh heh....They say they're calling back in a week...

    Dips, they should error - proof the stuff before they sell it to you!!!

    Message: 67159
    Author: $ Alan Hamilton
    Category: Politics
    Subject: Bush
    Date: 07/03/90  Time: 05:29:18

            He kept telling us to read his lips.  Obviously, this was to
    distract us, to keep us from noticing his nose was growing.
            Either he was lying, or he was stupid.  Can we sue him for fraud?
    I'm not sure I qualify, though, becuase I didn't vote for him.

         /
     /  *  /  Alan
    *     *

    Message: 67160
    Author: $ Ann Oudin
    Category: Chit Chat
    Subject: Rod on tree
    Date: 07/03/90  Time: 08:13:42

    To move that tree would cost at least $10,000 and it would probablly die
    from shock. Those roots must run all under the yard. The trunk is at
    least 5 foot across. Not to mention all the baby birds that would die if we
    moved it. I'll bet a couple thousand birds roost in it at night.
                          -=*) ANN (*=-

    Message: 67161
    Author: $ Ann Oudin
    Category: News Today
    Subject: Cartoon in paper
    Date: 07/03/90  Time: 08:23:00

    Last night on the news they showed gays picketing the Republic because of a
    cartoon that appeared in the paper a few days ago - it showed 2 gays going
    into a bath house and one said something that indicated they couldn't
    understand why the gov. wasn't doing more to cure AIDS! The gay pickets were
    saying the Republic was showing prejudice againt them because of said
    cartoon. Now - uh - stop me if I'm wrong, but the reason AIDS got started
    and continues is because of what Gays 'do'??!! Right? It seems to me what
    they want is for the gov. to cure the virus so that they can continue to be
    promiscuous.
    I am not prejudiced againt gays in the least - to each his own, but I cannot
    believe that they preform the normal sex act and this is why AIDS is with
    us. Are they trying to get us to believe it's normal? Any comments?
                                 -=*) ANN (*=-

    Message: 67162
    Author: $ Gary Jones
    Category: Chit Chat
    Subject: Ann/last
    Date: 07/03/90  Time: 12:27:01

    Annie, are you trying to ignore the fact that all through Africa, "slim"
    disease is spreading through heterosexual contact?  Seems like there's a
    misconception here.

    PS...I'm no pro or anti "gay"  (read "queer") but wish they'd take their
    awareness somewhere else.

                                                       ****  Gary   ****

    Message: 67163
    Author: $ Gary Jones
    Category: Chit Chat
    Subject: last
    Date: 07/03/90  Time: 12:28:16

    In this land of free speech they can call themselves as they like, but that
    gives me the right to call them what I want, too.

    I'm sure God wouldn't mind, would she?

                                                       ****  Gary   ****

    Message: 67164
    Author: $ Daryl Westfall
    Category: Answer!
    Subject: Cliff / GT
    Date: 07/03/90  Time: 14:38:19

    Seeing as my wife's due date is on or before July 27th, I don't believe I'll
    be making it. But Daniele, little Josh or Sarah (to be) and I will be there
    in spirit!

    Daryl

    Message: 67167
    Author: $ Daryl Westfall
    Category: Chit Chat
    Subject: Rod / Posts
    Date: 07/03/90  Time: 15:16:27

        I would like to see those posts. Why don't you leave them to me in mail?

        I prefer to withhold any comments on the messages until I get a chance
    to see them, but based upon what you DID write to me, Rod...
        I can see that you missed a large section of humor (with seriousness) in
    my messages to you, Rod. I cannot APOLLOgize for something you missed. But
    all I've done is shown that your interest for 'tree-kind' is only of as much
    worth as a few taps on the keyboard. Are you upset because I discovered the
    truth? Perhaps it is the fact that you can no longer sidestep the issue or
    reply intelligently that causes you to break forth with the poison pen and
    'self-righteous' rubber stamp.
        To be honest, I could care less whether or not you are willing to risk
    your life to save a tree. I was simply acting in the spirit of discussion
    and debate that has kept this board alive.
        To be honest, I believe the post that started this whole conversation,
    which came from you, was as self-serving and back-patting as a message could
    be. In responding (part humor, part serious) as I did, I merely expressed an
    interest in finding out how true the words were. If anyone was being
    self-righteous, Rod, it was you. Did I try to puff myself up in any of the
    posts related to this discussion? I don't believe I did. I just sought
    an answer and found it.
        Finally, I do not see myself as being any better, or 'holier' than you,
    Rod, because I'm not. And I'm not saying this to martyr myself. I'm saying
    it because it is true.

    Message: 67168
    Author: $ Rod Williams
    Category: Chit Chat
    Subject: Daryl/baby to be
    Date: 07/03/90  Time: 17:36:53

    See if you can have the baby come out on the 25th of July.

    Message: 67169
    Author: $ Rod Williams
    Category: Chit Chat
    Subject: Daryl/letters
    Date: 07/03/90  Time: 17:47:11

    Okay dude, I'll upload my slimebucket messages to you in mail but not on
    this log-in, later tonight (if it doesn't storm) or tomorrow.

    Yes, Daryl, you have discovered the truth......I wish.

    But I love you anyway.  Isn't it odd that an evil person such as I could
    love such a misguided person as yourself.  Strange but I have grown
    accustomed to your writing.  You are talented in the poetry department,
    that's for sure and you have a quick wit too.

    It's just a shame that, at present, you are wasting it on something that is
    a bit out of touch with present day realities.

    I picked up a copy of Chronicle of the World yesterday and have been looking
    through it around the time of the Inquisitions.  The churchs are still much
    the same, preaching the same tune year after year after decade after century
    etc.  It doesn't change.

    You must be going through some pretty distressing times as your thinking
    seems to be all bible based.  Good luck, I hope everything works well for
    you and the new baby.

    We are expecting a new one on the 8th of July.  It will be born here at home
    and if a boy I thought Zak would be a good name.  It means, "open minded."

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