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UseNet Health Check
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David Brooks
2023-09-12 22:12:33 UTC
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Since my break from r.p.d. and UseNet I thought I would check in to see the
condition of the NGs I usually subscribe to. Everything I see validates my
decision to no longer participate in the shit show that UseNet has become.
I seriously doubt that things will ever improve while the cross posting
trolls, and flame warriors continue to ruin what was once a useful forum.
I might check in again sometime in the future, but I suspect that will be
pointless.
You've simply become a grumpy old man, 'Savageduck'! :-P

I have watched each and every drone video which you've flown - and
thoroughly enjoyed all of them! 🙂

For other folk who may wish to see what you have been up to, they can
find you here:- https://www.youtube.com/@leonardoglesby1730

To date: 172 subscribers 118 videos
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David
David Brooks
2024-05-23 10:51:18 UTC
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Since my break from r.p.d. and UseNet I thought I would check in to see the
condition of the NGs I usually subscribe to. Everything I see validates my
decision to no longer participate in the shit show that UseNet has become.
The usenet news groups are slowly fading away.
I sense that most of those who still read and post to them are getting
old, and will soon be gone as well.
Even the binary groups (such as
alt.binaries.sounds.mp3.yourfavoritegenre) aren't seeing much in the
way of traffic any more. Some go for weeks, months, without a post.
A sign of the changing times.
Usenet will live on, but in a declining and perhaps (finally) a "state
of suspension".
Until the servers are simply switched off...
Off Topic now ........
I'm sure it cannot be a coincidence that a "Fishrrman" also posts on
MacRumors, so I'm going a ask a favour!
I enjoyed posting on MacRumors as "Brawdy14", but you will note that I
am now "Suspended".
Are you sufficiently brave to post a question on MacRumors asking *WHY*
"Brawdy14" has been suspended - and, if you get an answer, ask for me to
be reinstated?
"Brawdy14" was my call-sign when I was learning to fly Hawker Hunters at
what was, then, RNAS Brawdy near Haverfordwest in South West Wales. I
later finished my naval career at RNAS Culdrose, Helston, not far from
your apparent home in Penryn!
Thanks for listening!
*Hey*, *Fishrrman*! ..........

Why didn't you do that small thing for me?
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David
David Brooks
2024-05-23 12:45:58 UTC
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Post by David Brooks
Since my break from r.p.d. and UseNet I thought I would check in to see the
condition of the NGs I usually subscribe to. Everything I see validates my
decision to no longer participate in the shit show that UseNet has become.
The usenet news groups are slowly fading away.
I sense that most of those who still read and post to them are
getting old, and will soon be gone as well.
Even the binary groups (such as
alt.binaries.sounds.mp3.yourfavoritegenre) aren't seeing much in the
way of traffic any more. Some go for weeks, months, without a post.
A sign of the changing times.
Usenet will live on, but in a declining and perhaps (finally) a
"state of suspension".
Until the servers are simply switched off...
Off Topic now ........
I'm sure it cannot be a coincidence that a "Fishrrman" also posts on
MacRumors, so I'm going a ask a favour!
I enjoyed posting on MacRumors as "Brawdy14", but you will note that I
am now "Suspended".
Are you sufficiently brave to post a question on MacRumors asking *WHY*
"Brawdy14" has been suspended - and, if you get an answer, ask for me
to be reinstated?
"Brawdy14" was my call-sign when I was learning to fly Hawker Hunters at
what was, then, RNAS Brawdy near Haverfordwest in South West Wales. I
later finished my naval career at RNAS Culdrose, Helston, not far from
your apparent home in Penryn!
Thanks for listening!
*Hey*, *Fishrrman*! ..........
Why didn't you do that small thing for me?
Surely SOME folk are just as curious as me?

Anyone?
T i m
2024-05-23 15:37:54 UTC
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On 23/05/2024 13:45, David Brooks wrote:

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Post by David Brooks
Post by David Brooks
Why didn't you do that small thing for me?
You really don't get it do you.

You have been banned from the pub for mouthing off against people who
work there (perfectly reasonably as you would see it, simple because
they didn't meet *your* expectations) and you are telling people outside
you have been banned and why and asking them to go in and ask to have
the ban revoked ... when they really don't want ti get involved because
even in that short meeting, they know you are a nutter.
Post by David Brooks
Surely SOME folk are just as curious as me?
How many times are you going to ask that here and elsewhere before you
'get it'?
Post by David Brooks
Anyone?
The silence is deafening.

Cheers, T i m
David Brooks
2024-05-23 15:44:04 UTC
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Post by T i m
<snip>
Post by David Brooks
Post by David Brooks
Why didn't you do that small thing for me?
You really don't get it do you.
You have been banned from the pub for mouthing off against people who
work there (perfectly reasonably as you would see it, simple because
they didn't meet *your* expectations) and you are telling people outside
you have been banned and why and asking them to go in and ask to have
the ban revoked ... when they really don't want ti get involved because
even in that short meeting, they know you are a nutter.
Post by David Brooks
Surely SOME folk are just as curious as me?
How many times are you going to ask that here and elsewhere before you
'get it'?
Post by David Brooks
Anyone?
The silence is deafening.
Why did you remove Savageduck's old 'home' group from your post, Tim?
T i m
2024-05-24 10:18:48 UTC
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Post by David Brooks
Post by T i m
<snip>
Post by David Brooks
Post by David Brooks
Why didn't you do that small thing for me?
You really don't get it do you.
You have been banned from the pub for mouthing off against people who
work there (perfectly reasonably as you would see it, simple because
they didn't meet *your* expectations) and you are telling people
outside you have been banned and why and asking them to go in and ask
to have the ban revoked ... when they really don't want ti get
involved because even in that short meeting, they know you are a nutter.
Post by David Brooks
Surely SOME folk are just as curious as me?
How many times are you going to ask that here and elsewhere before you
'get it'?
Post by David Brooks
Anyone?
The silence is deafening.
Why did you remove Savageduck's old 'home' group from your post, Tim?
Why is that the only question you have?

Cheers, T i m
David Brooks
2024-11-11 09:59:20 UTC
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Post by T i m
Post by David Brooks
Post by T i m
<snip>
Post by David Brooks
Post by David Brooks
Why didn't you do that small thing for me?
You really don't get it do you.
You have been banned from the pub for mouthing off against people who
work there (perfectly reasonably as you would see it, simple because
they didn't meet *your* expectations) and you are telling people
outside you have been banned and why and asking them to go in and ask
to have the ban revoked ... when they really don't want ti get
involved because even in that short meeting, they know you are a nutter.
Post by David Brooks
Surely SOME folk are just as curious as me?
How many times are you going to ask that here and elsewhere before
you 'get it'?
Post by David Brooks
Anyone?
The silence is deafening.
Why did you remove Savageduck's old 'home' group from your post, Tim?
Why is that the only question you have?
It is NOT my only question.

I have always questioned EVERYTHING which I do not understand.
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David
T i m
2024-11-17 10:44:53 UTC
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On 11/11/2024 09:59, David Brooks wrote:

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Post by David Brooks
I have always questioned EVERYTHING which I do not understand.
We know, which seems to be EVERYTHING.

Are you waiting for the NHS to start offering ChatGPT implants so you
don't have to bother even trying to think?

Here is a question for you, say you landed on an alternative Earth where
they hadn't historically used religion to try to control peoples
thoughts and actions, do you think you (by yourself) would magic up the
concept of your cloud wizard by yourself?

Cheers, T i m
David (Devon)
2024-11-17 11:19:05 UTC
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Post by T i m
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Post by David Brooks
I have always questioned EVERYTHING which I do not understand.
We know, which seems to be EVERYTHING.
You are exaggerating!
Post by T i m
Are you waiting for the NHS to start offering ChatGPT implants so you
don't have to bother even trying to think?
I'll happily pay if/when such things become available!
Post by T i m
Here is a question for you, say you landed on an alternative Earth where
they hadn't historically used religion to try to control peoples
thoughts and actions, do you think you (by yourself) would magic up the
concept of your cloud wizard by yourself?
Blessings and Curses

All these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey
the voice of the Lord your God … But *if you will not obey* the voice of
the Lord your God or be careful to do all his commandments and his
statutes that I command you today, then all these curses shall come upon
you and overtake you.

Deuteronomy 28:2, Deuteronomy 28:15

Full, good, article here, T i m:-
https://www.truthforlife.org/daily/?tab=alistair_begg_devotional&date=11%2F17%2F2024

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Btw, is your cancer progressing or have things stabilised?
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David
T i m
2024-11-17 14:36:21 UTC
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On 17/11/2024 11:19, David (Devon) wrote:
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Post by T i m
Here is a question for you, say you landed on an alternative Earth
where they hadn't historically used religion to try to control peoples
thoughts and actions, do you think you (by yourself) would magic up
the concept of your cloud wizard by yourself?
<snip BS>

So, can't answer that on your own then I see.

Like I thought, you don't have a brain.

Cheers, T i m
David (Devon)
2024-11-17 14:56:44 UTC
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Post by T i m
<snip>
Post by T i m
Here is a question for you, say you landed on an alternative Earth
where they hadn't historically used religion to try to control
peoples thoughts and actions, do you think you (by yourself) would
magic up the concept of your cloud wizard by yourself?
<snip BS>
So, can't answer that on your own then I see.
You can take a horse to water but you cannot make it drink. <sigh>
Post by T i m
Like I thought, you don't have a brain.
You thought wrong - *AGAIN*!

In years gone past I could have been really nasty to you, but I've
learned that being nice to other people invariably gets better results.

I started thinking about you when it was announced that this fellow had
died recently:-
https://mynbc15.com/news/entertainment/timothy-west-acclaimed-british-actor-and-lover-of-uks-waterways-dies-at-90-sam-west-prunella-scales-boating-exploits-britains-waterways-juliet-samuel-joseph-shakespeare-productions-falstaff-claudius-hamelt

Will /your/ wife be able to cope if you predecease her?
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David
Geoff
2024-11-18 02:51:40 UTC
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Post by David (Devon)
All these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey
the voice of the Lord your God … But *if you will not obey* the voice of
the Lord your God or be careful to do all his commandments and his
statutes that I command you today, then all these curses shall come upon
you and overtake you.
Deuteronomy 28:2, Deuteronomy 28:15
Egotistical and vengeful prick that 'he' is.


geoff

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