The message 200311292151.50970.ian@redtommo.com from IanBell ian@redtommo.com contains these words:
On Saturday 29 Nov 2003 4:49 pm, Anthony Anson wrote:
Now this isn't, by any means, the first time I've had this experience on this list. Maybe I'm not alone (I'll assume that I'm not singled out for this treatment), so if others have had this experience with ALUG (or any LUG, really), then maybe it's not so surprising that lots of would-be members don't participate as much as would be desired.
I think that is unfair. This generaly an extremely helpful and supportive group. If you have not had replies to your queries it is most likley because no one knows the answer. I have often posted questions to newsnet groups and not had a reply or worse unleashed a stream of invective. in no way do nI feel singled out for this treatment it is just the luck of the draw. Keep trying.
Oy! I didn't say that!