Geeez,
I can't leave you guys alone for a second! :Q
I go off and take down my network to replace a UPS (don't EVEN ask me about it ) so I can't flush some stored blocks, pull an ID10T error (removed a hub from between the Internet router and the firewall as part of some re-cabling) brought everything back up, everything works except our Internet connection! :|
Too late to flush some PCs for the day :|
Kept working on it, tried different cabling. Even called our T1 co. to check the line. It finally dawns on me I need a stupid cross-cut cable. DOH!! :Q
And I pop in here and find all of this bickering.
Since I've had soo much fun tonight, I'm going to add my 2c.
1. Some (NOT all) DPC members have been popping in and doing troll posts, trying to incite reactions. It started just prior to MF6, and has increased. :| I chalk it up to youthful enthusiasm and the immaturity of not knowing how to deal with the excitement at DPC.
2. The DPC trolls got a "." instead of flames. This is very irritating to a troll and you can see them re-posting trying desperately to fan the flames. I felt it was just as appropriate to post a "." as ignore them. Sort of a visual symbolic of our ignoring them. Result is the same, whether we post a "." or ignore them. They will keep trying to fan the flames. :|
3. Also, if you read the posts, there were a number of more mature DPC members who posted asking the others to lay off. Sometimes in strong language. These DPC members also got the ".", which I feel was totally undeserved. They even tried to start reasonable conversations, trying to stop the flames and trolls. THESE members DID NOT deserve the "." TA got carried away with it in those cases, and should apologize to those DPC members directly.
4. Now we have TA members from other contests chastising the RC5 members. Not good. It will not help any of us to gain new members, in fact, a lot of people don't like turmoil and confrontation, so they end up leaving altogether.
5. We ALL need to develop thicker skins and a stronger sense of humor.
6. It's the weekend, it's been a long week, seems like everyone's tired and stressed. I know I am. Let's go have some fun and relax!
We are all in this together.