Re: [SLUG] Sydney Open Solaris User Group - Meeting Oct 17th 6:30pm

[Ken Wilson <kenwilso@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Matthew Hannigan wrote:
> On Tue, Oct 18, 2005 at 06:40:58AM +1000, Jamie Honan wrote:
>
> > I have a problem with the original 'kissed a girl' posting.
> >
> > Superficially it looks amusing. In fact it is an ad hominem
> > attack on Dave Miller.
>
>
> I thought it was hilarious.
> It never occurred to me think that it was meant in
> a mean way, or that Dave Miller took at as such.
>
> After seeing Bryan's talk last night I'm even
> more sure that this was the case!  A great, humourous
> presenter who really knows his stuff.
>
>
> > Rather than reply to Dave's detailed points, he attempts to ridicule
> > him.
>
>
> I saw it as an _acknowledgement_ that Dave had
> excellent points by admitting he had no substantive
> comeback.
A great talker maybe but when he has no substantive comeback he attempts 
a personal attack. Not nice.
Ken
> Matt