[TriLUG] [WAY OT] security goons at TigerDirect in Raleigh: "No,

[Wayne Greene]

Thank you for trying to move and or (end) this thread. I normally only 
lurk and learn a lot of linux/computer related things of interest, but 
the 40+ messages that have been generated on this topic have me wanting 
to unsubscribe and forget about joining TrilUG too.

The only thing I have to add to the hopefully ended thread is that if 
you walk around with a chip on your shoulder, you are likely to 
encounter some hostility.

Andrew C. Oliver wrote:
> Magnus wrote:
>> Andrew C. Oliver wrote:
>>> Okay guys lets move this to INW or something.  Not everyone who cares 
>>> about Linux cares about ways to stick it to the man etc etc.
>> I would argue that it is relevant to this group, more relevant than jobs
>> in South Carolina, as it deals with a local store right here in Raleigh
>> that sells a lot of computer parts to members.  (otherwise I wouldn't
>> have posted it here)   It's important for people who are bothered by
>> TigerDirect's poor policies to understand how they can assert themselves
>> against this local retailer if they don't want to take the passive way
>> out and move to another store (like there are even any good ones left
>> here anyway).
> 
> You can make a specious argument that anything is on topic.  Clearly 
> this has nothing directly to do with Linux.  Clearly many members care 
> deeply about this.  I'm not arguing against their right to discuss it, 
> just asking that they pay the list the courtesy and move it elsewhere. 
> Since most of the more...activist...members of the group also appear to 
> be members of internetworkers, I question that this is a serious burden.
> 
> Note that I'm not questioning the original post...its the 30th or so...
> 
> -Andy