PM from New Member

Benny · 30-04-2007, 17:01

I just received a PM from a new member named Turing today which said hello - how are you doinf and had a link to a religious website. This member has not posted any forum posts - so I am wondering if anyone else received a PM from this person and are they a valid member - there is no info on his/her profile. Maybe a Mod could check it out. Thanks, Randy

**Pblais** · 30-04-2007, 17:37

Randy,

This is a repeat performance. This user has been banned for 10 days. We may decide to extend it.

TaoJones · 30-04-2007, 17:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benny

I just received a PM from a new member named Turing today . . . so I am wondering if anyone else received a PM from this person

Yeah, I got one too, Benny. It didn't bother me, though I did feel a little foolish when I tried to reply ("member does not accept PM, etc.") and then email him ("member does not accept email, etc."). I did the same as you and looked at his (empty) profile, then just forgot about it. I noticed he was logged in for quite awhile, so . . . whatever.

TaoJones

**Pblais** · 30-04-2007, 19:33

I would say the extension is worth prolonging.

Colorado Dreamer · 30-04-2007, 19:51

Yeah, we got one too. Although I did go to their site and found a good quote that I liked and can be applied to cruising...

"Even if you win at the rat race, you are still a rat."

Sounds like a vote to sell my house and get my boat.

SettingSail2009 · 30-04-2007, 20:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pblais

I would say the extension is worth prolonging.

I also received the message and agree that the extension is worth prolonging.

RichT · 30-04-2007, 20:29

Add me to the list, thought I was doing something wrong when I noticed he/she had posted nothing prior. After a few seconds, said to h*** with it, and deleted the message. I vote for extending the ban permanently, but then I have a very low tolerance level....

RichT.

Benny · 30-04-2007, 21:18

"Even if you win at the rat race, you are still a rat."

Liily Tomlin the comedienne said it this way, Robin williams in the movie Hook said " It takes a rat to win a rat race" but I think the original quote was someone else and I'm thinking Einstein - I googled it but only came up with the Lilly Tomlin quote - Gord, maybe you could bring your unparalelled search powers to bear on this one.

As far as banning Turing - Arrrgh - Run the scurvy dog thru and feed Im to the sharks ..arrrgh !

**S/V Elusive** · 30-04-2007, 22:11

Done and Done - He be toast forever!

And, let me add - should this occur in the future, feel free to PM an on-line mod or admin so we can put a stopper on it.

And another word....

After I received a PM from one of our members, I banned him ... and he spent another 30 minutes trying to send PMs ... then he popped up to his user controls ... then the scurvy dog left with his short little tail tucked between his tiny little legs.

Arrrrrgggggggggg!!!!!!!!!!

**GordMay** · 01-05-2007, 03:46

Benny:

Sorry, I can’t help with an attribution for the Williams version of the “rat race” maxim.
("The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources." ~ Albert Einstein)

I used to know who coined the phrase, but I forgot.
(Forgetfulness is a sign of genius; but I forgot who said it. I think I've forgotten this before)

I’d also have to agree with Tom Wilson, who complained: “I wouldn't mind the rat race, if only the rats would lose once in a while.”

seafox · 01-05-2007, 04:17

poor fella.

harpoon5.2 · 01-05-2007, 08:24

I got a PM from that guy too

merlin · 01-05-2007, 09:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by harpoon5.8

I got a PM from that guy too

me too, +1

David_Old_Jersey · 01-05-2007, 11:47

I didn't get a PM

Maybe he had read one of my previous posts touching on Politics???

However, if anyone here does want to hear my views on Religious matters, please feel free to ask

Thermal · 01-05-2007, 14:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by S/V Elusive

Done and Done - He be toast forever!

Doesn't seem like its enough. Isn't there some sort of cyber equivalent to keel-hauling?

30-04-2007, 17:01	#1
Benny Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St Catharines ON, CAN Boat: Irwin 37 CC ketch 'Ta-Keel-Ah' Posts: 391	PM from New Member I just received a PM from a new member named Turing today which said hello - how are you doinf and had a link to a religious website. This member has not posted any forum posts - so I am wondering if anyone else received a PM from this person and are they a valid member - there is no info on his/her profile. Maybe a Mod could check it out. Thanks, Randy __________________ Randy Benoit I37CC 'Ta-Keel-Ah'

30-04-2007, 17:37	#2
Pblais Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hayes, VA Boat: Gozzard 36 - Bright Eyes Posts: 4,744 Images: 7	Randy, This is a repeat performance. This user has been banned for 10 days. We may decide to extend it. __________________ Paul Blais s/v Bright Eyes Gozzard 36 37 15.7 N 76 28.9 W

30-04-2007, 19:33	#4
Pblais Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hayes, VA Boat: Gozzard 36 - Bright Eyes Posts: 4,744 Images: 7	I would say the extension is worth prolonging. __________________ Paul Blais s/v Bright Eyes Gozzard 36 37 15.7 N 76 28.9 W

30-04-2007, 21:18	#8
Benny Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St Catharines ON, CAN Boat: Irwin 37 CC ketch 'Ta-Keel-Ah' Posts: 391	"Even if you win at the rat race, you are still a rat." Liily Tomlin the comedienne said it this way, Robin williams in the movie Hook said " It takes a rat to win a rat race" but I think the original quote was someone else and I'm thinking Einstein - I googled it but only came up with the Lilly Tomlin quote - Gord, maybe you could bring your unparalelled search powers to bear on this one. As far as banning Turing - Arrrgh - Run the scurvy dog thru and feed Im to the sharks ..arrrgh ! __________________ Randy Benoit I37CC 'Ta-Keel-Ah'

30-04-2007, 22:11	#9
S/V Elusive Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ventura Harbor, CA Boat: Endeavour, Ketch, 43 ft., Elusive Posts: 2,275	Done and Done - He be toast forever! And, let me add - should this occur in the future, feel free to PM an on-line mod or admin so we can put a stopper on it. And another word.... After I received a PM from one of our members, I banned him ... and he spent another 30 minutes trying to send PMs ... then he popped up to his user controls ... then the scurvy dog left with his short little tail tucked between his tiny little legs. Arrrrrgggggggggg!!!!!!!!!! __________________ "The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails." - William Arthur Ward Thomas

30-04-2007, 19:51	#5
Colorado Dreamer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: - San Diego and Fort Collins, CO Boat: 38' Homebuilt Cutter - "Atticus" Posts: 90	Yeah, we got one too. Although I did go to their site and found a good quote that I liked and can be applied to cruising... "Even if you win at the rat race, you are still a rat." Sounds like a vote to sell my house and get my boat.

30-04-2007, 20:29	#7
RichT Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: currently California, soon to change Boat: To be determined Posts: 76	Add me to the list, thought I was doing something wrong when I noticed he/she had posted nothing prior. After a few seconds, said to h*** with it, and deleted the message. I vote for extending the ban permanently, but then I have a very low tolerance level.... RichT.

01-05-2007, 03:46	#10
GordMay Administrator Site Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 9,710 Images: 232	Benny: Sorry, I can’t help with an attribution for the Williams version of the “rat race” maxim. ("The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources." ~ Albert Einstein) I used to know who coined the phrase, but I forgot. (Forgetfulness is a sign of genius; but I forgot who said it. I think I've forgotten this before) I’d also have to agree with Tom Wilson, who complained: “I wouldn't mind the rat race, if only the rats would lose once in a while.” __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - "Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"

01-05-2007, 04:17	#11
seafox Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: new zealand Boat: Lotus 10.6 Posts: 1,253 Images: 25	poor fella.

01-05-2007, 08:24	#12
harpoon5.2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: land locked in Iowa, usa Boat: Boston Whaler Harpoon 5.2 Posts: 22	I got a PM from that guy too

01-05-2007, 11:47	#14
David_Old_Jersey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Les Illes Anglo-Normande Boat: 30' Seadog "Wayluya" - Tied to the Dock. Posts: 1,352 Images: 4	I didn't get a PM Maybe he had read one of my previous posts touching on Politics??? However, if anyone here does want to hear my views on Religious matters, please feel free to ask __________________ Open your mind, but not so far your brain falls out.

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