Re: Alt.coffee is dead; long live alt.coffee (somewhere else)

Marshall-
The Second Law of Thermodynamics always applies. That said, I got great
replies to my recent queries here at AC, although I'm sure the other groups
would have been as helpful./ D. O'Keefe

en·tro·py  (en'tr?-pe)
n.   pl. en·tro·pies

1.. Symbol S For a closed thermodynamic system, a quantitative measure of
the amount of thermal energy not available to do work.
2.. A measure of the disorder or randomness in a closed system.
3.. A measure of the loss of information in a transmitted message.
4.. The tendency for all matter and energy in the universe to evolve
toward a state of inert uniformity.
5.. Inevitable and steady deterioration of a system or society.

"Marshall" <mrfuss@ihatespamearthlink.net> wrote in message
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> As some of you have written or implied recently, the reasons for
> returning to this place become fewer every week. At this point I read
> more out of sentimental habit than for any other reason. There are
> also a handful of regulars who are worth reading and who don't seem to
> post anywhere else on coffee topics (you know who you are).
>
> I think I have been pretty consistent in not replying to any of the
> miscreants who have made this place so unpleasant; but, as Andy noted,
> too many people just can't resist.
>
> The moderated forums have their drawbacks, but they do a pretty good
> job of filtering out blatantly antisocial personalities. Of course,
> that means those troubled folks get concentrated here, where they can
> play without adult supervision.
>
> So, consider this a plea. If you have constructive contributions to
> make and can get along with others, give Home-barista, Coffee Geek or
> the other sites a try. It will save my ever having to look at this
> place again and see the ruin it has become, and I suspect I am not the
> only person who would appreciate it.
>
> It really pains me to write this, as alt.coffee has meant so much to
> me. It was the source of many friends, much of my coffee education and
> my entree to SCAA. I often refer on other forums to things I learned
> here. But, it isn't constructive to confuse memories with reality.
> This place is just plain nasty.
>
> Come join me elsewhere.
>
> Marshall (sadly)
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