The Trouble with Henry

never_doped said:

The net is a community just like any other community. In order for
people to get along there are rules, written and unwritten, about how
individuals should conduct themselves.

Imagine how long Henry would last in the typical business environment
if he addressed everyone as 'dumbass'.

I doubt he'd make it though orientation, yet alone the interview.

Imagine how long Henry would be able to eat at the same restaurant or
shop at the same stores if he addressed the waiters, bartenders, sales
people and cashiers as 'dumbass'.

Imagine the outcome of getting pulled over by a traffic cop or Henry's
rate of survival from a night drinking in a bar filled with rugby
players.

My point is that no one else would or should have to tolerate Henry
Chang's childish behavior of violating the standards of a polite
society.

So why should we?

Because RBR is none of those things. If you don't like it, don't let the
door hit your ass on the way out. Please.

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If someone can't get through to him, then it's time for a long overdue
ass beating. Ass beatings are a part of a polite society when reason
has failed.

This is where you really earn the title "dumbass". I can only think of one
other person in the last couple of days who fits this description as well as
you. Only a dumbass would take this group seriously.

"never_doped" <[email hidden]> wrote in
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Quoted message said:

The net is a community just like any other community. In order for
people to get along there are rules, written and unwritten, about how
individuals should conduct themselves.

Imagine how long Henry would last in the typical business environment
if he addressed everyone as 'dumbass'.

I doubt he'd make it though orientation, yet alone the interview.

Imagine how long Henry would be able to eat at the same restaurant or
shop at the same stores if he addressed the waiters, bartenders, sales
people and cashiers as 'dumbass'.

Imagine the outcome of getting pulled over by a traffic cop or Henry's
rate of survival from a night drinking in a bar filled with rugby
players.

My point is that no one else would or should have to tolerate Henry
Chang's childish behavior of violating the standards of a polite
society.

So why should we?

If Henry really has some friends that care about his well being they
should talk to him and insist that he starts acting and writing in a
responsible manner.

If someone can't get through to him, then it's time for a long overdue
ass beating. Ass beatings are a part of a polite society when reason
has failed.

The 'anonymity' of the net is no protection. It takes less than 30
minutes to know where Kurgan sleeps, rides and works.

Welcome to society. How civilized is up to you Henry.

--
never_doped

Henry is a unique individual. He doesn't have to answer or play by society
rules. Since he lives in the upper crust with a trust fund, he will probably
never have to answer to anyone. The fact that he finds it funny or amusing
when someone get annoyed by his (dumbass) trademark indicates the same level
of school ground behavior you were accused of. Since he is one of a kind
here, you can choose to ignore him, which isn't hard, or if you feel you
must, the boxing card would be a good idea. All the money will go to charity
of your choice, and there are plenty of us that will host it on our servers.
You will need to hire a cameraman for the video footage.

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Dude,

Henry represents the median point between the decent folks and the absolute
worst of Usenet. Who would you worry about him when you have these other
severe nutcases? You obviously expect more from Henry than you do from the
others. Where does that expectation come from?

never_doped wrote:

(snip)

Ass beatings are a part of a polite society when reason

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has failed.

"Things that make ya go 'hmmmm'".

Steve

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Chris said:

Henry represents the median point between the decent folks and the absolute
worst of Usenet.

Last night I heard David Attenborough attribute a great quote to someone
whose name I already forgot, and that went something like: "Mankind is
at the centre of the universe; there are about as much atoms in a man,
as there would fit men in a star."

Quoted message said:

From: "Chris" [email hidden]
Date: 10/3/2004 5:34 PM Eastern

Quoted message said:

Dude,

Henry represents the median point between the decent folks and the absolute
worst of Usenet. Who would you worry about him when you have these other
severe nutcases? You obviously expect more from Henry than you do from the
others. Where does that expectation come from?

I'm gonna stand up and defend Henry here. Given his IQ (which doesn't mean
[censored] unless used properly), and his work ethic regarding research I have no
problem understanding why he addresses everyone with "Dumbass". When you have
to deal with what seems to be a world filled with mental midgets you tend to
get a bit testy.
That said, this newsgroup has no shortage of people who can meet him on equal
terms. Those that can just ignore the "dumbass" as an opening ploy.
Bill C

"Kyle Legate" <[email hidden]> wrote

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I can only think of one other person in the last couple of days who
fits this description as well as you.

Hey, [censored] you too!

critter PROBE

TritonRider said:

Given his IQ

Is it a given? Or better yet, what is it?

Quoted message said:

From: Ewoud Dronkert [email hidden]
Is it a given? Or better yet, what is it?

I'm not sure what it is but think 160+

http://www.mensa.org/info.php
Bill C

Quoted message said:

From: John Forrest Tomlinson [email hidden]

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It's so tiresome.

JT

Agreed, but I see it as background noise. It's just part of Henry, doesn't mean
anything except to those who let it.
Bill C

(TritonRider) said:

I'm gonna stand up and defend Henry here. Given his IQ (which doesn't mean
[censored] unless used properly), and his work ethic regarding research I have no
problem understanding why he addresses everyone with "Dumbass".

But he calls people "Dumbass" even when agreeing with them. What's the
point? That they are generally dumbasses but saying something smart
for once?

It's so tiresome.

JT

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John Forrest Tomlinson said:

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But he calls people "Dumbass" even when agreeing with them. What's the
point? That they are generally dumbasses but saying something smart
for once?

this probably says too much about me, but i've always taken his
"dumbass" greeting as a sign of affection.

heather

On 10/3/04 3:10 PM, in article [email hidden],

TritonRider said:

Quoted message said:

From: Ewoud Dronkert [email hidden]
Is it a given? Or better yet, what is it?

I'm not sure what it is but think 160+

http://www.mensa.org/info.php
Bill C

He may be smarter but comes across as mostly a "smart ass"
At 120 IQ I guess I must be a Dumbass.....

---------------------------------------------------------Table 1 - Practical
Significance of IQ

IQ Range

Frequency

Cumulative
Frequency

Typical Educability

Employment
Options

Below 30

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1%
1% below 30

Illiterate
Unemployable. Institutionalized.

30 to 50

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1%?
1% below 50

1st-Grade to 3rd-Grade
Simple, non-critical household chores.

50 to 60

~1%?
1.5% below 60
3rd-Grade to 6th-grade
Very simple tasks, close supervision.

60 to 74

3.5%?
5% below 74
6th-Grade to 8th-Grade
"Slow, simple, supervised."

74 to 89

20%
25% below 89
8th-Grade to 12th-Grade
Assembler, food service, nurse's aide

89 to 100

25%
50% below 100
8th-Grade to 1-2 years of College.
Clerk, teller, Walmart

100 to 111

50%
1 in 2 above 100
12th-Grade to College Degree
Police officer, machinist, sales

111 to 120

15%
1 in 4 above 111
College to Master's Level
Manager, teacher, accountant

120 to 125

5%
11 in 10above 120
College to Non-Technical Ph. D.'s.
Manager, professor, accountant

125 to 132

3%
1 in 20 above 125
Any Ph. D. at 3rd-Tier Schools
Attorney, editor, executive.

132 to 137

1%
1 in 50 above 132
No limitations.
Eminent professor, editor

137 to 150

0.9%
1 in 100 above 137
No limitations.
Leading math, physics professor

150 to 160

0.1%
1 in 1,100 above 150
No limitations
Lincoln, Copernicus, Jefferson

160 to 174

0.01%
1 in 11,000 above 160
No limitations
Descartes, Einstein, Spinoza

174 to 200

0.0099%
1 in 1,000,000
above 174
No limitations
Shakespeare, Goethe, Newton

TritonRider said:

http://www.mensa.org/info.php

What do you mean, do you think he is a member of Mensa?

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From: Ewoud Dronkert [email hidden]

Quoted message said:

What do you mean, do you think he is a member of Mensa?

Yeah, he is. And quite active there too.
Bill C

On 10/3/04 3:42 PM, in article [email hidden],

TritonRider said:

Quoted message said:

From: Ewoud Dronkert [email hidden]

Quoted message said:

What do you mean, do you think he is a member of Mensa?

Yeah, he is. And quite active there too.
Bill C

And what does "quite active" mean??
Like Fraser & Niles arguing about high level Broadway shows??

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From: Steve [email hidden]

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And what does "quite active" mean??
Like Fraser & Niles arguing about high level Broadway shows??

I just meant that he seems to more than hold his own in discussions there.
I've never seen the rationale in coughing up $50 a year to join Geeks R Us.
Bill C

TritonRider said:

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What do you mean, do you think he is a member of Mensa?

Yeah, he is. And quite active there too.

Of course, being subscribed to rec.org.mensa and being a member of Mensa
are two different things.

Quoted message said:

From: Ewoud Dronkert [email hidden]

Quoted message said:

Of course, being subscribed to rec.org.mensa and being a member of Mensa
are two different things.

You are right. I don't have access to their membership lists and I could be
mistaken in my belief that he has been a long standing member.
Bill C