> wrote
> Dave wrote:
>> I use google too. I just ignore people I don't want to read. In some
>> ways it's better
>> not to killfile. For example when I see you reply to Dutch, Leif or
>> Rick I can just
>> ignore it because I know it wont be worth reading but when I see you
>
> That is exactly what I hoped for.

He's ignoring those posts because he knows that YOU have not contributed
anything worth reading, no insight, no logic, no wit or humor. YOU have
made yourself into the usenet equivalent of a mild rash. Not good, not
useful, not interesting, only mildly annoying.

>> reply to
>> one of my posts or reply to someone who you can swap ideas and
>> experiences
>> with then I can read it. Incidentally for someone who wants to swap
>> ideas and
>> experiences with like minded people you do so incredibly seldom. :-)
>
> I did post some ideas and experiences of my own but I got swamped by
> meat industry shills who do not wish to allow a dialog along those
> lines.

There are no "meat industry shills" here.

> Also, I am not near as knowledgeable about animal ethics and
> vegetarianism as you are but I am a contributor (minor) to animal
> welfare organizations and have learned a lot from their publications.

Then LEARN about animal ethics, it's not brain surgery, it takes some
thought, honesty and the ability to be self-critical. I contribute to animal
welfare causes also.

> Under these circumstances, I do what I can to respond to meat industry
> shill insults with a minimum amount of effort on my part.

A minimum amount of effort, that figures...