On Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:01:08 +0200, Hadron wrote:
> "Tony(UK)" <tony_smith100@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
>
>> On Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:16:50 +0200, Hadron wrote:
>>
>>>> On Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:02:44 +0200, Hadron wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> "as you know" - this has sock written all over it.
>>>>
>>> Aha. A retarded, foul mouthed sock. Welcome. You will fit in well in
>>> COLA in your new guise.
>>
>> Twice now you've called me that - I do get cross when people are both
>> aggressive and ignorant. It's easy to check me out. Type in Disability
>> Freeware into Google, and find me there. If you still believe I am a
>> sock, then I am afraid you'll just have to get on with it and I'll
>> reply to you no more. I've been reading your posts on this newsgroup,
>> and I understand you are like this to most here.
>
> No. Only to most "advocates". And socks.
>
>
>> Retarded, foul mouthed sock-puppet?
>> I would appreciate it if you retract that statement immediately and
>> apologise to me personally. I am physically disabled, not mentally, and
>> use my time to learn and qualify. You have upset me immensely. You are
>> a cad and a bounder, Sir. :-)
>
> No need to call me Sir. But if you're the type easily please then "I
> apologise" ....
>
>
>>> Sorry? I come from the UK.
>>
>> Then Sir, you should know better.
>
> Why should I?
>
>
>
>>>
>>> It also does not mean the word can be used to describe a physical
>>> problem with intelligence. If you choose to be insulted by it then
>>> fine - but as you pointed out it is indeed in the dictionary.
>>
>> May I refer you to the post further up this thread from Moshe where he
>> says [quote]: "Tony I am truly sorry for using a term like that and I
>> sincerely apologize (US spelling) because it's just not a civil thing
>> to say".
>
> Sure you may. You may also grep through all the COLA "advocate" posts
> and admonish them too. Take your time. I learnt to use this horrible
> word in COLA. And its the only place I use it.
>
>
>>> Or what tough guy? Have a chat with Rick - he likes threatening people
>>> with physical abuse too.
>>
>> Are you saying I am threatening you? No, I'm no tough guy. I will chat
>> to anyone who is civil and polite to me and try to respond in a civil
>> and polite way unless provoked.
>>
>> I was actually referring to you shutting this thread about the subject
>> of disability as, unless you are disabled yourself, you will not be
>> qualified to voice an opinion. It was my way of speaking, which you
>> have taken completely the wrong way and for that I apologise for any
>> misunderstanding that has arisen.
>>
>> I will try to contribute here, as I use and promote Linux here in the
>> UK, especially for disabled computer users. I am sick and tired of the
>> fact that disabled Windows users have to pay vast amounts of money for
>> accessibility tools. There is one Freeware on-screen keyboard for
>> Windows - almost all the other specialist programmes are now priced way
>> out of disabled users reach. I find that tools built into Linux help me
>> immensely, and are free. My goal is to persuade Canonical or others to
>> release a distribution for the visually impaired and loss of mobility
>> function in hands or other cognitive problems.
>>
>> Instead of hatred, why don't you help? It doesn't cost anything, and
>> may give you a warm and cosy feeling inside.
>
> Is that you Liarnut?
Oh, for heaven's sake - I will not be answering any more of this drivel. I am Tony(UK) since 1994, and am
disabled. You however, are one stubborn person, and please do not try to make me argue. I know who I am -
now, who the heck are you?
Out.
Tony(UK)
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