Not P but DFW on politics

David Morris fqmorris at gmail.com
Tue Feb 14 02:13:30 UTC 2023


OK.
Then go fuck yourself.


On Mon, Feb 13, 2023 at 8:55 PM Mike Jing <gravitys.rainbow.cn at gmail.com>
wrote:

> I was obviously referring to the snarky comment you made earlier, in case
> you forgot.
>
> I have always been respectful and careful not to step on any toes, and I’m
> grateful for all the help I got from everybody on the list. But you have
> been acting like a pompous ass from the very start, and we’ve had this
> problem more than once in the past. If you can’t help being a dick, you can
> fuck right off with your free help.  I really don’t need to take shit from
> you, no matter how smart or helpful you think you are.
>
>
> On Mon, Feb 13, 2023 at 8:07 PM David Morris <fqmorris at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I did just make a suggestion. I don’t think I was being a dick with that
>> suggestion.
>>
>> When you were asking for free help, the last thing you should be doing is
>> calling someone a dick.
>>
>> On Mon, Feb 13, 2023 at 8:04 PM Mike Jing <gravitys.rainbow.cn at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> If you don't like the way I ask my questions, you are welcome to make
>>> suggestions, or simply ignore them. There is absolutely no need to be a
>>> dick.
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sun, Feb 12, 2023 at 4:18 PM David Morris <fqmorris at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> With “bwana,” the dictionary is very clear and straightforward. If
>>>> there were alternate meanings, or a suspected twist, I could understand the
>>>> uncertainty. I suggest a better way to ask for clarification, would be to
>>>> present what you know, and ask about your uncertainties.
>>>>
>>>> On Sun, Feb 12, 2023 at 4:11 PM Mike Jing <
>>>> gravitys.rainbow.cn at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> On Sun, Feb 12, 2023 at 6:02 AM David Morris <fqmorris at gmail.com>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> “Bwana” is in the dictionary. Maybe Mike should try using the
>>>>>> dictionary first.
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> I always do, but sometimes I'm still not completely sure, and that's
>>>>> why I ask. There's no need to be snarky.
>>>>>
>>>>> I also assumed "Simba" refers to The Lion King, but just wanted to
>>>>> make sure.
>>>>>
>>>>>


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