A lurker Replies," Hear Hear" I feel better for having read your post. Duane ----- Original Message ----- From: Myongsu Kong <mkong@brownwoodlaw.com> To: <apisto@admin.listbox.com> Sent: Sunday, May 16, 1999 5:23 PM Subject: Re: A.viejita > David, > > Generally, I stay out of these arguments, but your petty and offensive > remarks have finally prompted me to respond. > > First, Mike was just pointing out that he had received healthy fish from > Julio after receiving poor specimens from other people - none of them had > true A. viejita. He never said he received bad fish from you. Why > shouldn't Mike be allowed to say that he's received quality stock from > somebody? He has a right to state his opinions and to share his > experiences in the hobby and we have a right to read about them and to > respond courteously - that's how we learn and that's the reason for this > forum. > > Second, I was amazed to see you accuse Mike of being: > ...the reason for so many lurkers that do not share their thoughts on the > list > > Actually, I think it's because of folks like you that people lurk - not > Mike. Consider the following remarks made by you: > > ...You really need to think before you speak > ...clearly your agenda is to suck up to him > ...your behavior is quite inappropriate, it shows your level of > inteligence.. > ...Just get your foot out of your mouth and be silent. And yes, please go > back to lurking > ...I am not going to let people like you ruin the hobby > ...be a man > ...Do us all a favor Mike and please go back to lurking if you have nothing > positive to contribute. > > Third, I hope that you realize that you've exposed yourself not only as a > petty person, but also as a terrible businessperson. > Why would you insult potential customers, instead of inviting them to try > your product - especially if you think your product is better? > Why would you write/say such nasty things in front of people you are trying > to impress? > Although I've never met or contacted Mike, I completely agree with him that > you are a not a person that I would > consider doing business with. > > Sincerely, > > -Myongsu Kong > Afishionado > 28 West 8th St. > New York, NY 10011 > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > This is the apistogramma mailing list, apisto@majordomo.pobox.com. > For instructions on how to subscribe or unsubscribe or get help, > email apisto-request@majordomo.pobox.com. > Search http://altavista.digital.com for "Apistogramma Mailing List Archives"! > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the apistogramma mailing list, apisto@majordomo.pobox.com. For instructions on how to subscribe or unsubscribe or get help, email apisto-request@majordomo.pobox.com. Search http://altavista.digital.com for "Apistogramma Mailing List Archives"!