Ray Schitzmepantz wrote:
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> + C.O.L.A. Newcomer FAQ and Primer +
> + Edition: 21 - 9/24/06 +
> + Group: comp.os.linux.advocacy +
> + +
> + Copyright (c) 2002-2006 Linux Reality Team +
> +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
> Welcome to comp.os.linux.advocacy, otherwise known as cola. This
> FAQ will try to address most of the issues regarding Linux and
> this group. Unlike the other FAQs, this one will try to be as
> realistic as possible. If you want the straight information from
> real people, continue reading. If you would like to be told what
> you want to hear, or read a bunch of misinformation that you will
> regret later as you find things don't work as they should, feel free
> to read one of the other "FAQS" in here.
<SNIP>
Reverse DNS search on poster's IP from header information reveals the
following:
| Location: United States [City: Washington, District Of Columbia]
| Answer: No PTR records exist for 195.175.37.8. [Neg TTL=86400 seconds]
|
| Details: ns2.ttnet.net.tr. (an authoritative nameserver for
| 175.195.in-addr.arpa., which is in charge of the reverse DNS for
| 195.175.37.8) says that there are no PTR records for 195.175.37.8.
MEssage headers indicate post originated from a Google Groups server, but
most likely information is spoofed.
Here is the troll's punchline:
> 7.2 Q: Why does everyone call you a troll when you ask something that
> questions linux?
> A: Most of the people here in C.O.L.A. think of Linux more like a
> religion than an OS. They mostly are MS haters and feel that
> Linux is the greatest thing to ever hit computing. So when
> someone questions Linux it's like questioning their belief
> system. Instead of looking at it with some logic and reasonable
> judgment, they will lash out at you can't claim your are a troll
> or a paid MS supporter.
>
> 7.3 Q: Why does everyone <PLONK> you if you question Linux?
> A: Fairly similar to above, Linux advocates can not argue their
> point rationally. So to make it look like you are under them or
> you are not worth it, and at the same time find an easy way out
> of having to prove themselves, they will <PLONK> you.
>
> (more to come...)
>
> SECTION EIGHT - LINUX EVANGELISM, ZEALOTS
> -----------------------------------------
>
> 8.1 Q: There are some people that call this FAQ lies and seem to treat
> it like it's a conspiracy against them, and post all sorts of
> links to anti-microsoft articles. Why are they reacting so
> strongly?
> A: The people that are reacting so strongly are most likely the
> Linux extremists that believe everything negitive that is said
> about Linux comes from Microsoft. Like many cult-like groups,
> the people that belong to them don't have the ability to see
> things rationally or outside of their view. If someone replies
> to the FAQ, or anything questioning a non-favorable view on
> Linux, that seems a little "over the edge", do a google search
> on the person (http://groups.google.com/) and look at his/her
> posting history then decide for yourself if the person is
> credible or not.
>
> (more to come...)
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