Re: Mac Dec goodies (revised pricing)

Emma Grey <gone@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:

> In article <no-A48F34.09481513122007@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>, Orpheus
> <no@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> 
> > Chris Baird <abuse@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> > 
> > > Matt <matth@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>:
> > > > Use eBay?
> > > 
> > > Most people with any sense would. "Oh, he constantly posts ads to a
> > > discussion newgroup, and doesn't stop when the rest of the group
asks
> > > him too. Yup, he's legit. Those high prices must be for a good
reason,
> > > too."
> > > 
> > 
> > Perhaps he would stop if the rest of the group asked him to, but I
think
> > it's just you.
> > 
> > Posting stuff for sale locally is fine by me.
> 
> It's interesting that these people who presume to be speaking "for the
> rest of the group" are insufficiently acquainted with this long-running
> debate to realise how many of us have repeatedly defended the rights of
> a genuine Mac-head to offer stuff for sale. This group is - fortunately
> – not a frequent target for spam, is pretty light on traffic, and
hence
> there can be no reason beyond personal pettyness to object to Andrew's
> monthy list of gear. For myself, I find only the objections
> objectionable.
> 
> But Usenet's a free forum, and if folks want to display the narrowness
> of their minds, and expose their foolish expectations that Usenet will
> feature only posts that interest them - well, Usenet's a free forum ...
> 
> Emma

Amen.... or should that be "A-woman"?! Well said. 

Lighten up, fellas. If this group was plastered with stuff for sale, you
would have a point. It's not. One day you just might see for sale
something here at a fair price that you desperately need in a hurry.

Rifty

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