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saul relative

I don't know - some hard things were said. He can't have it both ways.

posted by Limey on June 5, 2005 at 10:27 AM | link to this | reply

JJ

Surely it's hypocritical to say one thing and do another? People should try to stick by their principles - if they have any - whether they are American, British or even New Zealanders.

But, of course, this is not and end-of-the-world matter.

posted by Limey on June 5, 2005 at 10:24 AM | link to this | reply

Original Influence

Thank you. I believe the points I made were fair. Each one of us has signed up to the same thing - warts and all!

posted by Limey on June 5, 2005 at 10:15 AM | link to this | reply

Good post, Limey. But I take L.E.Gant's post as a tongue-in-cheek sort of

thing (could be wrong).  Your point about supporting your favorite writers is valid, though.  It is no different supporting Ariala and kingmi as, say, buying a novel by Stephen King or a magazine with a short story by David Brin or Chelsea Quinn Yarbro.

And JJWilde:  Didn't Merle Haggard sing that line in "Fightin' Side Of Me"?

posted by saul_relative on June 5, 2005 at 10:14 AM | link to this | reply

MsN Dependence

As promised, everything's back to normal today - and it's much more fun!

posted by Limey on June 5, 2005 at 10:13 AM | link to this | reply

GlennB

Thanks. Some people will always try to change the rules.

posted by Limey on June 5, 2005 at 10:11 AM | link to this | reply

Reni

Things are back to normal today: just watch your language!

posted by Limey on June 5, 2005 at 10:06 AM | link to this | reply

JJ Wilde,

That should not be uttered in a public forum. There are some very sensitive Americans in here who think they came from nothing!

posted by Glennb on June 5, 2005 at 7:18 AM | link to this | reply

Limey,

Is that a ''if you don't love it, leave it'' post Limey?  That, by the way, is a quote from the Merle Haggard song Okie From Muskogee.  I daresay, you seem to have a bit of the American attitude soaking into you.  That's not a complaint, mind you, just a commentary note.  You have to be careful here.  We were once Brits ourselves, you know.    JJ

posted by Jack_Flash on June 5, 2005 at 5:21 AM | link to this | reply

LE Gant

Fear not, I understand.

I understand that if, as you say, you were among the top 50 it's up to you to take your own advice and go.

posted by Limey on June 5, 2005 at 5:01 AM | link to this | reply

in an open, competitive environment such as Blogit

L.E. Gant have every right to call for people to resign for whatever reason, just as everyone has a right to tell L.E. Gant to go and get knotted.

This is a lot of fuss over nothing. It's kind of like people complaining about all the filth they have to see on telly or listen to on the radio. They have the stomach to watch and listen to that which they despise, but they can't seem to muster the musclepower to change the station.

I don't know why L.E. Gant would call for people's resignations. I never read the post. (I may now, though.) But that is certainly a prerogative of anyone who pays to write here.

It's an opinion.

posted by zenresistance on June 5, 2005 at 1:06 AM | link to this | reply

Limey: Another person who doesn't understand English or humour? You're right in that I'm calling Blogit a club, and, whether you realise it or not,at the time of writing, I was myself among those top 50 bloggers. Whether I get clicks or not, I will continue adding posts, and, as always, I don't give a damn whether people read them or not. 

posted by L.E.Gant on June 4, 2005 at 10:41 PM | link to this | reply

the one serious flaw in Blogit, which has seldom

been mentioned, in my reading of posts and comments. But since this is a competitive field, if I mention it, it will be in a blog post of my own.

posted by scriber on June 4, 2005 at 7:35 PM | link to this | reply

Good post....

posted by Original_Influence on June 4, 2005 at 7:22 PM | link to this | reply

Please let normal service be resumed tomorrow!

posted by Transcendental_Child on June 4, 2005 at 7:07 PM | link to this | reply

Limey,

I did not read L.E. Gant's post! But your response post is great and makes excellent points! There are those who come here it influence or badger others with their opinion! These people are most discouraged and leave. As you so well stated it Blogit is a market place of free ideas! The people who chose to inform are far more successful than those who seek to influence!

I will read it though for reference!

posted by Glennb on June 4, 2005 at 5:31 PM | link to this | reply

Geez, Limey...Somehow you're not as appealing when you aren't

bashing my country.  Guess we American women must be masochists...

posted by Renigade on June 4, 2005 at 2:45 PM | link to this | reply

Woner

Thanks - I'm glad you approve.

posted by Limey on June 4, 2005 at 2:26 PM | link to this | reply

Limey, good post with well pointed out facts.

posted by Ariala on June 4, 2005 at 2:23 PM | link to this | reply

Normal service

will be resumed tomorrow.

posted by Limey on June 4, 2005 at 2:17 PM | link to this | reply