Re: Barry Meyers-Rice is evil

John Walker (jorwa@ix.netcom.com)
Mon, 17 Jun 1996 16:49:32 -0700

> Barry wrote:
>
>>However, today I got a bit of flame mail from a person who was angry
>>I couldn't set aside some plants for him. I don't know why these
>>sorts of letters hurt and anger me so much.
>>Remember, when you send flame-mail, a *human* is getting your mail.
>>Don't be nasty. Fortunately, most CPers are kind and I'm glad to say
>>I've been getting understanding mail from everyone regarding this
>>plant distribution thing, even those who I couldn't send plants.
>>
>>In a few days I guess I'll be able to chuckle about this.
>>
>>Barry
>>
>>----------------
>>
>>***Le message***
>>
>>>I fell that you were very chicken the way you took so long in
>>>letting people know where they stand. I feel that your friends came
>>>fisrt and rest of us suffered because you waited to long to make
>>>your decision. I will never do business with you regarding plant
>>>sales from you again and will tell all my friends what a rotten deal
>>>this was.
>>
>>
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Not to be nasty but perhaps SPELLING $ GRAMMER count?? A cardinal rule
when dealing with an educated person is that the improper use of the
English language reflects an inferior intellect.
I too regret whatever personal circumstances led to Barry's decision to
give up his collection. I read his original offer only a few minutes
after it was posted, but only having grown these plants for a coulple
of years did not even think to enquire.