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Old October 27th 16, 02:47 AM posted to sci.space.policy
Bob Haller
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Default I nominate fred j mccall for most offensive poster here

everyone here should treat others with at least a little respect
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Old October 27th 16, 08:58 AM posted to sci.space.policy
David Spain
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On 10/26/2016 9:47 PM, bob haller wrote:
everyone here should treat others with at least a little respect


You can nominate all you want. The question that concerns me more is is
Fred wrong? Generally from what he has written largely the answer is no.

I don't know Fred's resume, but I get the impression he is VERY
experienced in the field of aerospace. However, that being said, yes
from time to time he has vented his exasperation with people publicly.

That people take offense is their prerogative, but as for Fred and the
many many many threads I've seen him respond to, it kind of goes along
him taking exception to arguments that roughly go along these lines:

"I make the argument that it is impossible to kill yourself playing
so-called "Russian Roulette". I have personally tried it with a revolver
up to five times without result. Therefore the law of mathematical
induction backs me up."

It is to Fred's credit that he would argue strongly against that kind of
"science". Would you prefer Fred suggest they try one more attempt?

Dave

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Old October 27th 16, 11:46 AM posted to sci.space.policy
Bob Haller
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Default I nominate fred j mccall for most offensive poster here

On Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 3:58:02 AM UTC-4, David Spain wrote:
On 10/26/2016 9:47 PM, bob haller wrote:
everyone here should treat others with at least a little respect


You can nominate all you want. The question that concerns me more is is
Fred wrong? Generally from what he has written largely the answer is no.

I don't know Fred's resume, but I get the impression he is VERY
experienced in the field of aerospace. However, that being said, yes
from time to time he has vented his exasperation with people publicly.

That people take offense is their prerogative, but as for Fred and the
many many many threads I've seen him respond to, it kind of goes along
him taking exception to arguments that roughly go along these lines:

"I make the argument that it is impossible to kill yourself playing
so-called "Russian Roulette". I have personally tried it with a revolver
up to five times without result. Therefore the law of mathematical
induction backs me up."

It is to Fred's credit that he would argue strongly against that kind of
"science". Would you prefer Fred suggest they try one more attempt?

Dave


just argue the issues without attacking the person
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Old October 27th 16, 08:17 PM posted to sci.space.policy
Fred J. McCall[_3_]
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Default I nominate fred j mccall for most offensive poster here

bob haller wrote:

everyone here should treat others with at least a little respect


We do, Bob, but when someone persistently shows that they merit little
respect, little respect is what they get.


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What you do
When it counts.
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Old October 29th 16, 12:47 AM posted to sci.space.policy
Bob Haller
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Default I nominate fred j mccall for most offensive poster here

On Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 3:17:50 PM UTC-4, Fred J. McCall wrote:
bob haller wrote:

everyone here should treat others with at least a little respect


We do, Bob, but when someone persistently shows that they merit little
respect, little respect is what they get.


--
You are
What you do
When it counts.


attacking the person, calling them names etc only makes you look bad
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Old October 29th 16, 09:15 PM posted to sci.space.policy
Fred J. McCall[_3_]
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Default I nominate fred j mccall for most offensive poster here

bob haller wrote:

On Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 3:17:50 PM UTC-4, Fred J. McCall wrote:
bob haller wrote:

everyone here should treat others with at least a little respect


We do, Bob, but when someone persistently shows that they merit little
respect, little respect is what they get.


attacking the person, calling them names etc only makes you look bad


Well, no. Calling them 'names' based on what they post does no such
thing.


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What you do
When it counts.
 




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