Hi Ward,

As you know I run a listserve where folks can subscribe to Fidonews.  I 
received no less than "9" Emails from people asking,
"WTF".  I really don't 
buy BJ's excuse, but heck -- a phone call or Email or 'something' to someone 
indicating the issue would have been helpful.

> A lot of US-degrees indeed are obtained by an easy method. The 
> requirements
> often are sub-standard.

What a snub nosed way of looking at things Ward.  That's a crack at our 
society and you damn well know it.

"A lot of Belgium-degrees indeed are obtained by an easy method.  The 
requirements often are sub-standard".  Substitute any country in that 
statement you made and it becomes an arrogant remark.

> What is the value of a certificate? Nothing! It's what you do with and how 
> you
> further develop the knowledge-gained which makes the difference.

And I described only part of what and how I obtained mine.

> Well so have I. What's the big deal? Some are just lucky ... you, me, some

Because you insinuated that I obtained mine by mail order, that's why I made 
that statement. Or did you forget?  I was quantifying.....

>> I'm here, you're there, Michiel is in The Netherlands, who cares?  I
>> stated my opinion here, -- and that's pretty apparent.
> Based on mail? That is a very thin basis if you ask me.

Then get a new pair of glasses and read his posts.

> I've got the advantage of having broken bread with him and that's the edge
> which I've got over you. We have talked, ate, drank coffee, exchanged 
> opinions,

Ward, he doesn't like those of us on "THIS" side of the pond.  He's 
mentioned that on several occasions.  Since you are over there on his side 
of the line, then in his eye's, you're his brother.  I'm glad he has at 
least 1 friend in this world.

> ST> Since there wasn't an issue of Fidonews released this week, what is
> ST> your plan regarding future issues of Fidonews?
>
> ST> Will there be another, and if so, what naming scheme will you use and
> ST> when will it be sent?
>
> ST> Shannon

As per my post; did you actually read it???  I asked some  pretty darn valid 
questions. You call THIS an attack?!?!?!  These are completely valid 
questions Ward!  I was even Polite!!  (Which is more than what I can say 
about your's and Michiel's post).  I asked some very good valid questions, 
and you -- and Mikey jump all over me.

You and your 'boy', Michiel, are quite the pair Ward.

Shannon 

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