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

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"Nomen Nescio" <nobody@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> 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
>

Well said.... AND not as long as me and Frankie Boy is breathing :)