[Coco] On topic and related to a wannabe Glory boy(Video Player)
Sean
badfrog at gmail.com
Sat Mar 19 21:07:46 EDT 2011
I never thought just asking about the video player would bring up so
much brouhaha! I should feel like a champion for getting such an epic
thread going! :)
I could tell Steve wasn't insulting the programmer. He was insulting
the ability of the CoCo.
Briza, don't leave us!
On Sat, Mar 19, 2011 at 6:08 PM, Richard Ivey <rrivey at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Easy Briza.. Easy.. It's all good. Both side made valid points and we all know
> that Steve just speaks in a particular way. I don't think he intends insult,
> persay. He's just doesn't.. umm .errr.. refine what he says sometimes. He says
> what he says. Anyone in this group knows that. It just is what it is. Despite
> his perceived (or maybe real) arrogance or lack of tact sometimes, this
> community does owe him his due respect for his early work. I still play Polaris
> a ton.
>
> Honestly, would I watch Star Wars on that player from beginning to end? No.
> Who would? But the fact he got it to do it at all is the achievement. Now..
> that would be cool if small snippets of video could be blended into new games.
> But it's a novelty, not a piratical app. But don't think for a minute I
> wouldn't want that program. It would be very very very cool.
>
> So, before we all start leaving the lists and stuff, let's just take a breath.
>
> Bet you never thought your video player would stir up so much broohaahaa, eh?
>
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> ________________________________
> From: Wayne Campbell <asa.rand at gmail.com>
> To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts <coco at maltedmedia.com>
> Sent: Sat, March 19, 2011 2:56:50 PM
> Subject: Re: [Coco] On topic and related to a wannabe Glory boy(Video Player)
>
> As I was not reading the entire thread, I had to look at the archive online. I
> found 2 posts from Brian Palmer prior to this post. The second one refers to the
> possibility of a blocked previous post, so I can assume that is not the post
> being referred to. The other post is dated Wed Mar 16 23:21:33 EDT 2011. I am
> pasting the first line here so Briza can tell if that is the post he is
> referring to.
>
> "Damn If that was done in the late 80's or early 90's it would be classed as
> revolutionary for a 8bit system no matter what the video quality was like."
>
> I know that there are times when I don't get every post to the list. I never get
> a copy of a post I make. I don't know what the problem is, but I hope it can be
> resolved without any further pain or anguish between list members.
>
> Wayne
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "brian palmer" <tigers2roar at yahoo.com.au>
> To: <coco at maltedmedia.com>
> Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2011 1:54 AM
> Subject: [Coco] On topic and related to a wannabe Glory boy(Video Player)
>
>
> So Admin on this mailing list, Why did you block my 2nd last reply where I
> defended myself against that Bjerk, He started it with his constant negative
> tactics off putting down other peoples ideas or projects. I did not see any
> abuse or insults in my post you blocked. I recall him being rude and insulting
> about my English, But His the one who always makes spelling errors and uses poor
> grammar.
> So what I see here is a bully group off certain individuals who go out off their
> way to put everyone into a corner and not allow them to have a right to an
> opinion. I guess you are up Bjork's backside as well and he has brain washed you
> into thinking he does good in this computer club, I will let you on a secret he
> did not get the Nickname Bjerk for nothing, he earned it with his way off being
> so arrogant towards others. And he is constantly talking about doing this and
> that but no one ever see's anything come from it.
> So Admin how about taking me off your list as I can't I lost the info to my
> account on the list. No point being in here as long as you all bow down to
> someone who has done nothing for the coco computers over the last 19-20yrs. I
> have done more for the coco family then he will ever do as I don't seek fame or
> anything.
> I am leaving the group and will have nothing to do with the ass-holes in the
> list, And the people will notice my absence in the coco family as I play a major
> part in keeping people in it by being there when they want to relive their youth
> by having games they remember so fondly. We will see if there will be a coco
> family after Steve has his way and is allowed to be a dictator in here.
> 6yrs I have been in this list, never thought I would be pushed out by a tosser
> who hides behind past glories.
> BTW Steve Bjerk when are you going to be putting up the interview from the Skype
> conference that Nick was a part off? I guess even if you did you would cut out
> most and only leave most of the shit you dribbled out of your mouth, Can't have
> anyone take the lime light away HEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
> laters
>
> Briza
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