Re: Quick opinion poll regarding Bass' multiple "PR" posts

[Nomen Nescio <nobody@xxxxxxxxx>]

Matt Ion said:

>I'm not missing that point.  My point is, the sniping back is at least
>half of the noise problem, and it's NOT solving anything.  Neither
>"side" here is right.

Let's follow that through to its logical conclusion.  Those of us who
dislike Bass remain silent, while Bass continues to post his usual
bullshit, though perhaps - perhaps - in smaller quantities.  Now, you may
be right that the total volume of noise in the newsgroup may be reduced.
However, the result would be to Bass's advantage, as Bass could say
whatever he pleased without fear of contradiction.  Bass would appear to be
telling the truth, as no one would be speaking against him.  Sucker newbies
would take his words as gospel truth.  That might serve the cause of noise
reduction, but at the expense of the truth.

What you are proposing, in simple language, is that all of Bass's critics
shut up, and that Bass say whatever the hell he wants.  Not only is that
not going to happen, it would be morally wrong to allow that to happen.

- badenov