On Sep 13, 5:50 pm, Alan wrote:
I've recently come to the conclusion that information on the internet
can be one step BELOW bathroom grafitti. It takes some amount of
effort to physically go to a public restroom, and may take forethought
to take a writing implement. Many people today spend a good deal of
time in front of a computer, whether for their job or for fun, so it
takes almost no effort to type a few words, click, and off your
message goes into cyberspace. Take a look at comments on a few youtube
videos and you'll see what I mean. Also, notice how many discussions
on IMDB deteriorate as soon as someone disagrees with what someone
else has written. My favorite: accusations of racism when someone
doesn't use the "currently accepted" terms. I remember one thread in
which the poster was accused of all sorts of horribly prejudiced
statements and motives for using the term "oriental" to refer to a
person. Turned out this person who hated Asians was Chinese.

There's no need for anonymous internet discussions to deteriorate to
the lowest common denominator. Why not try to raise them and keep them
at a civil level? Treat posters the same way you would someone
standing in front of you. Disagree without being abusive and
vindictive. Or, if you're someone who doesn't like to read that type
of posting, be glad that you can disagree with someone without
resorting to mud-slinging and name-calling.

We could take a lesson from modern animal training: reward good
behavior and ignore bad behavior. Don't punish bad behavior; any
attention is better than no attention at all. Eventually we'll all be
the better for it.

Alan

Dear Alan,
Perhaps, you have not been aware of the issues that provoked my post.
You see - I am kind. I do post about tea and refrain from mud-
slinging. I raise the level of conversation whenever possible.
But, as ethically as I behave, I am not a fool.
Space Cowboy makes no sense, ridiculously demeaned me and chose to
make me the brunt of his venomous tirades.
After not responding at letting this idiot's badgering go on, I
engaged and yes, you are right about that. That was my mistake.
It's a moot point right now. I've file killed him and he will not have
to appear on my screen again.
This person is not worth anyone's time. But, I will not be bullied
from this list where I have made made contributions and, in turn,
learned so much.
Shen

Heh, that's one of my favorite stupid arguments online. Arguing with
someone who LIVES in a place because you fancy yourself an "expert." I
also particularly enjoy those who try to pick nits with me on
technical issues/forensics/scammers... umm, I spent a few *years*
working on some still highly classified projects that keep them safe
every day on the Intertoobz but what the hell would I know? Then if
you state your credentials they then act as if you are showing off or
grandstanding. What kills me is that people wouldn't dream of acting
that way in real life: Walk into your Doctor's office and disagree
with his diagnosis then claim that the certificates and diplomas on
the wall mean nothing and are simply his way of showing off. It's
plain stupid, but people find it a normal way of life online.
Everyone's an expert.

Granted, though I never called myself an expert; ever. I do however
believe that I know more about China than someone that has never even
visited for a short period of time. I've lived here for nearly 4
years and I can speak Mandarin and a few dialects...that ain't TOO bad
in your books, is it? I've visited tea farms, have friends in the
business, and go to tastings with some pretty knowledgeable folks in
the industry from time to time. This all in China. If you think
that's bragging, sorry you feel that way; I was just stating fact.

I personally find those who live in different areas remark's
fascinating and insightful. How much more relevant can you get than
someone who lives it daily? I just wish I could hear more tales
straight from China.

I doubt it. If you heard half of what is being said about the market
these days, you may not want to drink tea anymore.

relax bro, all anybody here "is," is words on a screen. I can't imagine how
anybody could push your emotional buttons like that on usenet of all places.
It's like going to an insane asylum and getting ****ed off that there are
lunatics there. Take the "people" here seriously at your own risk

Granted, though I never called myself an expert; ever. I do however
believe that I know more about China than someone that has never even
visited for a short period of time. I've lived here for nearly 4
years and I can speak Mandarin and a few dialects...that ain't TOO bad
in your books, is it? I've visited tea farms, have friends in the
business, and go to tastings with some pretty knowledgeable folks in
the industry from time to time. This all in China. If you think
that's bragging, sorry you feel that way; I was just stating fact.

Sure, but can you spell "midnight" right?

:-) *jab* *jab* (a good spirited comment...don't take it any other
way, Mydnight).

Sure, but can you spell "midnight" right?

:-) *jab* *jab* (a good spirited comment...don't take it any other
way, Mydnight).

The interchangeable "y" and "i" was commonplace in Middle English. It
was sometimes spelled Myydnyht or something similar.

Also, when I first took the moniker on IRC, the regular spelling was
taken so I stuck with this one. heh.

On Sep 14, 11:09 am, Mydnight wrote:
Sure, but can you spell "midnight" right?

:-) *jab* *jab* (a good spirited comment...don't take it any other
way, Mydnight).

The interchangeable "y" and "i" was commonplace in Middle English. It
was sometimes spelled Myydnyht or something similar.

Also, when I first took the moniker on IRC, the regular spelling was
taken so I stuck with this one. heh.

Alright...I didn't know / google that before making the dopey comment.

Phyll -- must be Middle English for Phill.

Alright...I didn't know / google that before making the dopey comment.

Phyll -- must be Middle English for Phill.

A good possiblity. More than likely the [ph] was represented as [f]
during that time; I think. It wasn't until Early Modern English that
it started to change...I think...not 100 percent, though.