RE: On topic vs. Off topic

["neo" <neo1@xxxxxxxxx>]

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