CompuServe Messages

"Saperstein, hear me loud and clear — you're petty, dull and mean spirited. And I'm sure you'll be the first to defend my right to post this as you jump on Newtek daily with the same ferocity. " Oh, I'll absolutely defend your right to post messages that demonstrate your inability to deal with people who disagree with you. One of the advantages of living in our society is that one is able to say pretty much what they want – even though there are many small-minded people who would prefer the power to silence others simply because they don't like what is being said. "We all read english and I think we all get that Cole/Saperstein hate the Flyer and hate Newtek." Oddly enough, you share at least one trait in common with those who would censor: the use of misrepresentations to bolster your case. I certainly don't hate NewTek – I have expressed on many occasions my belief that NewTek has the ability to make the Flyer a usable product. I just think the process will go faster if unhappy users are vocal about the problems and limitations they've encountered. In our society, incidentally, the right to express an opinion is taken pretty much for granted. Thankfully we have people like you around to remind us that it's a very fragile right that must be defended at all times. "In spite of what Saperstein et al may think there are many happy Flyer users out there and if they're on Compuserve I can't believe that they aren't bored to tears reading Saperstein's negative responses to each and every positive Flyer post." It's really strange, Kevin, how many traits you share in common with people unable to deal with differing opinions. The ad hominem assaults. The misrepresentations. And now the marshalling of invisible legions who support your view – but are silent. This Forum is open to all, Kevin. Why not invite your happy Flyer using friends to participate here? That would be a lot more convincing then your unsupported assertions that they do indeed exist. And it would definitely be productive in that they could help others with the benefit of their superior knowledge. "I know this for a fact as I am in contact with them [NewTek] daily." So Wayne was right then in labelling you as one of what he calls the "annointed"? Many people weren't able to get calls returned from NewTek, but not you. NewTek had no consistent representation here until they got wind of just how high the noise level had gotten here. Much to their credit, we now have regular visits from Chuck Baker (one of the best online and phone support people I've ever met) who's giving us good information. If that's the result of a "counter-productive" effort, I'll take ten more, please. I remember, of course, Kevin, that you claimed to be a Flyer beta-tester. With that admission, the level of your competence is clearly and unmistably established. To paraphrase: Kevin, hear me loud and clear – your comments at best are amusing, at worst nothing more than transparent boosterism – and about as valuable as last year's newspaper. Interestingly enough, Kevin, I've seen you launch your personal attacks, make your misrepresentations, speak for your invisible legions of silent supporters – but do damned little in the way of helping people with their Flyer problems. I'm pretty sure I know why – judging from the product that resulted in part from your beta-testing. Jerry