Since my break from r.p.d. and UseNet I thought I would check in to see the
condition of the NGs I usually subscribe to. Everything I see validates my
decision to no longer participate in the shit show that UseNet has become.
I seriously doubt that things will ever improve while the cross posting
trolls, and flame warriors continue to ruin what was once a useful forum.

I might check in again sometime in the future, but I suspect that will be
pointless.

--
Regards,
Savageduck

On 22 Jul 2022 at 07:34:19 BST, Savageduck wrote:

> Since my break from r.p.d. and UseNet I thought I would check in to see the
> condition of the NGs I usually subscribe to. Everything I see validates my
> decision to no longer participate in the shit show that UseNet has become.

I only ever see the outbreak - killfile the lot of them as soon as they start,
takes seconds.

> I seriously doubt that things will ever improve while the cross posting
> trolls, and flame warriors continue to ruin what was once a useful forum.
>

It's a shame that more users don't post more questions/experiences - things
have quietend down.

> I might check in again sometime in the future, but I suspect that will be
> pointless.

Well, I certainly valued your posts. That's not to say I always agreed when
you had a POV, but at least it was worth reading.

--
Cheers, Rob

On 2022-07-22, Savageduck <savageduck1@{REMOVESPAM}me.com> wrote:
> Since my break from r.p.d. and UseNet I thought I would check in to see the
> condition of the NGs I usually subscribe to. Everything I see validates my
> decision to no longer participate in the shit show that UseNet has become.
> I seriously doubt that things will ever improve while the cross posting
> trolls, and flame warriors continue to ruin what was once a useful forum.
>
> I might check in again sometime in the future, but I suspect that will be
> pointless.

My photography skills are poor but as an occasional "lurker" on r.p.d.,
I've welcomed your knowledgeable input and more recently the drone videos.
The guys 'n' gals on u.c.s.m. will I'm sure miss your contributions too.

I try to kf the worst trolls but it would help if people stopped replying
to them.

Sorry to see you go.

--
Cheers, Alan

On 22/07/2022 07:34, Savageduck wrote:
> Since my break from r.p.d. and UseNet I thought I would check in to see the
> condition of the NGs I usually subscribe to. Everything I see validates my
> decision to no longer participate in the shit show that UseNet has become.
> I seriously doubt that things will ever improve while the cross posting
> trolls, and flame warriors continue to ruin what was once a useful forum.
>
> I might check in again sometime in the future, but I suspect that will be
> pointless.

I've always valued your posts, and I think that a killfile would significantly
improve your experience.

I see little clutter now on r.p.d.

--
Cheers,
David
Web: https://www.satsignal.eu

Am 22.07.2022 um 08:34 schrieb Savageduck:
> Since my break from r.p.d. and UseNet I thought I would check in to see the
> condition of the NGs I usually subscribe to. Everything I see validates my
> decision to no longer participate in the shit show that UseNet has become.
> I seriously doubt that things will ever improve while the cross posting
> trolls, and flame warriors continue to ruin what was once a useful forum.
>
> I might check in again sometime in the future, but I suspect that will be
> pointless.

Actually rpd is in a reasonably good shape. There is not much on-topic
traffic anymore, but the situation is not as bad as you describe it.

The biggest problem is that there are no new people joining this NG.
--
Alfred Molon

Olympus 4/3 and micro 4/3 cameras forum at
https://groups.io/g/myolympus
https://myolympus.org/ photo sharing site

In article <izQCK.642953$4O6a.396289@fx14.ams1>, Alfred Molon
<alfred_molon@yahoo.com> wrote:

>
> The biggest problem is that there are no new people joining this NG.

that's true for usenet in general, at least for discussion groups. what
usenet has become is a method of binary file transfer.

On Sat, 23 Jul 2022, nospam wrote:

> In article <izQCK.642953$4O6a.396289@fx14.ams1>, Alfred Molon
> <alfred_molon@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> The biggest problem is that there are no new people joining this NG.
>
> that's true for usenet in general, at least for discussion groups. what
> usenet has become is a method of binary file transfer.

Was. It's also declining like text groups ... even 5 years ago bins were
much bigger they are nowadays.

It would be nice to see text groups be as popular they were late 90's
early 2k ... will not happen though.

--
₪ BUD ₪

On 7/22/22 2:34 AM, Savageduck wrote:
> Since my break from r.p.d. and UseNet I thought I would check in to see the
> condition of the NGs I usually subscribe to. Everything I see validates my
> decision to no longer participate in the shit show that UseNet has become.
> I seriously doubt that things will ever improve while the cross posting
> trolls, and flame warriors continue to ruin what was once a useful forum.
>
> I might check in again sometime in the future, but I suspect that will be
> pointless.
>
>
Your talents will be missed. Your drone videos are probably the closest
I will get to the Pacific coast

--
Ken Hart
kwhart1@centurylink.net

On 22/07/2022 07:34, Savageduck wrote:
> Since my break from r.p.d. and UseNet I thought I would check in to see the
> condition of the NGs I usually subscribe to. Everything I see validates my
> decision to no longer participate in the shit show that UseNet has become.
> I seriously doubt that things will ever improve while the cross posting
> trolls, and flame warriors continue to ruin what was once a useful forum.
>
> I might check in again sometime in the future, but I suspect that will be
> pointless.

Especially for you, Duck!

https://twitter.com/i/status/1550576930302443520

The landing! 🙂

On 22/07/2022 07:34, Savageduck wrote:
> Since my break from r.p.d. and UseNet I thought I would check in to see the
> condition of the NGs I usually subscribe to. Everything I see validates my
> decision to no longer participate in the shit show that UseNet has become.
> I seriously doubt that things will ever improve while the cross posting
> trolls, and flame warriors continue to ruin what was once a useful forum.
>
> I might check in again sometime in the future, but I suspect that will be
> pointless.

You've simply become a grumpy old man, 'Savageduck'! :-P

I have watched each and every drone video which you've flown - and
thoroughly enjoyed all of them! 🙂

For other folk who may wish to see what you have been up to, they can
find you here:- https://www.youtube.com/@leonardoglesby1730

To date: 172 subscribers 118 videos

--
David

On Tue, 12 Sep 2023 23:12:33 +0100, David Brooks <BDB@invalid.invalid.uk> wrote:

>On 22/07/2022 07:34, Savageduck wrote:
>> Since my break from r.p.d. and UseNet I thought I would check in to see the
>> condition of the NGs I usually subscribe to. Everything I see validates my
>> decision to no longer participate in the shit show that UseNet has become.
>> I seriously doubt that things will ever improve while the cross posting
>> trolls, and flame warriors continue to ruin what was once a useful forum.
>>
>> I might check in again sometime in the future, but I suspect that will be
>> pointless.
>
>You've simply become a grumpy old man, 'Savageduck'! :-P
>
>I have watched each and every drone video which you've flown - and
>thoroughly enjoyed all of them! 🙂
>
>For other folk who may wish to see what you have been up to, they can
>find you here:- https://www.youtube.com/@leonardoglesby1730
>
>To date: 172 subscribers 118 videos

A big "thank you" to David Brooks for putting me on the trail of Savageduck. I was sad to see
him vanish from the rec.photo.digital group, and sorely missed his drone footage postings.

--
croy

On 13/09/2023 16:41, croy wrote:
> A big "thank you" to David Brooks for putting me on the trail of Savageduck. I was sad to see
> him vanish from the rec.photo.digital group, and sorely missed his drone footage postings.

Same here - would love to see him back!
--
Cheers,
David
Web: https://www.satsignal.eu

On 9/12/23 6:12 PM, David Brooks wrote:
> On 22/07/2022 07:34, Savageduck wrote:
>> Since my break from r.p.d. and UseNet I thought I would
>> check in to see the
>> condition of the NGs I usually subscribe to. Everything I
>> see validates my
>> decision to no longer participate in the shit show that
>> UseNet has become.

The usenet news groups are slowly fading away.

I sense that most of those who still read and post to them
are getting old, and will soon be gone as well.

Even the binary groups (such as
alt.binaries.sounds.mp3.yourfavoritegenre) aren't seeing
much in the way of traffic any more. Some go for weeks,
months, without a post.

A sign of the changing times.
Usenet will live on, but in a declining and perhaps
(finally) a "state of suspension".
Until the servers are simply switched off...

On 14/09/2023 8:45 AM, Fishrrman wrote:
> On 9/12/23 6:12 PM, David Brooks wrote:
>> On 22/07/2022 07:34, Savageduck wrote:
>>> Since my break from r.p.d. and UseNet I thought I would check in to
>>> see the
>>> condition of the NGs I usually subscribe to. Everything I see
>>> validates my
>>> decision to no longer participate in the shit show that UseNet has
>>> become.
>
> The usenet news groups are slowly fading away.
>
> I sense that most of those who still read and post to them are getting
> old, and will soon be gone as well.
>
> Even the binary groups (such as
> alt.binaries.sounds.mp3.yourfavoritegenre) aren't seeing much in the way
> of traffic any more. Some go for weeks, months, without a post.
>
> A sign of the changing times.
> Usenet will live on, but in a declining and perhaps (finally) a "state
> of suspension".
> Until the servers are simply switched off...

Has been the situation for a decade at least, but seeming now at an
increasing rate ....

geoff

On 13/09/2023 21:45, Fishrrman wrote:
> On 9/12/23 6:12 PM, David Brooks wrote:
>> On 22/07/2022 07:34, Savageduck wrote:
>>> Since my break from r.p.d. and UseNet I thought I would check in to
>>> see the
>>> condition of the NGs I usually subscribe to. Everything I see
>>> validates my
>>> decision to no longer participate in the shit show that UseNet has
>>> become.
>
> The usenet news groups are slowly fading away.
>
> I sense that most of those who still read and post to them are getting
> old, and will soon be gone as well.
>
> Even the binary groups (such as
> alt.binaries.sounds.mp3.yourfavoritegenre) aren't seeing much in the way
> of traffic any more. Some go for weeks, months, without a post.
>
> A sign of the changing times.
> Usenet will live on, but in a declining and perhaps (finally) a "state
> of suspension".
> Until the servers are simply switched off...

Off Topic now ........

I'm sure it cannot be a coincidence that a "Fishrrman" also posts on
MacRumors, so I'm going a ask a favour!

I enjoyed posting on MacRumors as "Brawdy14", but you will note that I
am now "Suspended".

Are you sufficiently brave to post a question on MacRumors asking *WHY*
"Brawdy14" has been suspended - and, if you get an answer, ask for me to
be reinstated?

"Brawdy14" was my call-sign when I was learning to fly Hawker Hunters at
what was, then, RNAS Brawdy near Haverfordwest in South West Wales. I
later finished my naval career at RNAS Culdrose, Helston, not far from
your apparent home in Penryn!

Thanks for listening!

--
David

On 13/09/2023 16:41, croy wrote:
> On Tue, 12 Sep 2023 23:12:33 +0100, David Brooks <BDB@invalid.invalid.uk> wrote:
>
>> On 22/07/2022 07:34, Savageduck wrote:
>>> Since my break from r.p.d. and UseNet I thought I would check in to see the
>>> condition of the NGs I usually subscribe to. Everything I see validates my
>>> decision to no longer participate in the shit show that UseNet has become.
>>> I seriously doubt that things will ever improve while the cross posting
>>> trolls, and flame warriors continue to ruin what was once a useful forum.
>>>
>>> I might check in again sometime in the future, but I suspect that will be
>>> pointless.
>>
>> You've simply become a grumpy old man, 'Savageduck'! :-P
>>
>> I have watched each and every drone video which you've flown - and
>> thoroughly enjoyed all of them! 🙂
>>
>> For other folk who may wish to see what you have been up to, they can
>> find you here:- https://www.youtube.com/@leonardoglesby1730
>>
>> To date: 172 subscribers 118 videos
>
> A big "thank you" to David Brooks for putting me on the trail of Savageduck. I was sad to see
> him vanish from the rec.photo.digital group, and sorely missed his drone footage postings.

You are most welcome, 'croy'.

I fear it was my fault that he left in the first place. I'm confident
that I did post an apology to him at one stage, but he never responded.

--
David

On Thursday, 14 September 2023 at 5:38:13 pm UTC+10, David Brooks wrote:
> On 13/09/2023 21:45, Fishrrman wrote:
> > On 9/12/23 6:12 PM, David Brooks wrote:
> >> On 22/07/2022 07:34, Savageduck wrote:
> >>> Since my break from r.p.d. and UseNet I thought I would check in to
> >>> see the
> >>> condition of the NGs I usually subscribe to. Everything I see
> >>> validates my
> >>> decision to no longer participate in the shit show that UseNet has
> >>> become.
> >
> > The usenet news groups are slowly fading away.
> >
> > I sense that most of those who still read and post to them are getting
> > old, and will soon be gone as well.
> >
> > Even the binary groups (such as
> > alt.binaries.sounds.mp3.yourfavoritegenre) aren't seeing much in the way
> > of traffic any more. Some go for weeks, months, without a post.
> >
> > A sign of the changing times.
> > Usenet will live on, but in a declining and perhaps (finally) a "state
> > of suspension".
> > Until the servers are simply switched off...
> Off Topic now ........
>
> I'm sure it cannot be a coincidence that a "Fishrrman" also posts on
> MacRumors, so I'm going a ask a favour!
>
> I enjoyed posting on MacRumors as "Brawdy14", but you will note that I
> am now "Suspended".
>
> Are you sufficiently brave to post a question on MacRumors asking *WHY*
> "Brawdy14" has been suspended - and, if you get an answer, ask for me to
> be reinstated?
>
> "Brawdy14" was my call-sign when I was learning to fly Hawker Hunters at
> what was, then, RNAS Brawdy near Haverfordwest in South West Wales. I
> later finished my naval career at RNAS Culdrose, Helston, not far from
> your apparent home in Penryn!
>
> Thanks for listening!
>
> --
> David

Things you find on the InterTubes - I never knew the FAA flew Hunters. Is there one in the museum at Yeovilton?

Cheers,
Magani (obviously failed aviation nerd)

On 14/09/2023 10:58, Magani wrote:
> On Thursday, 14 September 2023 at 5:38:13 pm UTC+10, David Brooks wrote:
>> On 13/09/2023 21:45, Fishrrman wrote:
>>> On 9/12/23 6:12 PM, David Brooks wrote:
>>>> On 22/07/2022 07:34, Savageduck wrote:
>>>>> Since my break from r.p.d. and UseNet I thought I would check in to
>>>>> see the
>>>>> condition of the NGs I usually subscribe to. Everything I see
>>>>> validates my
>>>>> decision to no longer participate in the shit show that UseNet has
>>>>> become.
>>>
>>> The usenet news groups are slowly fading away.
>>>
>>> I sense that most of those who still read and post to them are getting
>>> old, and will soon be gone as well.
>>>
>>> Even the binary groups (such as
>>> alt.binaries.sounds.mp3.yourfavoritegenre) aren't seeing much in the way
>>> of traffic any more. Some go for weeks, months, without a post.
>>>
>>> A sign of the changing times.
>>> Usenet will live on, but in a declining and perhaps (finally) a "state
>>> of suspension".
>>> Until the servers are simply switched off...
>> Off Topic now ........
>>
>> I'm sure it cannot be a coincidence that a "Fishrrman" also posts on
>> MacRumors, so I'm going a ask a favour!
>>
>> I enjoyed posting on MacRumors as "Brawdy14", but you will note that I
>> am now "Suspended".
>>
>> Are you sufficiently brave to post a question on MacRumors asking *WHY*
>> "Brawdy14" has been suspended - and, if you get an answer, ask for me to
>> be reinstated?
>>
>> "Brawdy14" was my call-sign when I was learning to fly Hawker Hunters at
>> what was, then, RNAS Brawdy near Haverfordwest in South West Wales. I
>> later finished my naval career at RNAS Culdrose, Helston, not far from
>> your apparent home in Penryn!
>>
>> Thanks for listening!
>>
>> --
>> David
>
> Things you find on the InterTubes - I never knew the FAA flew Hunters. Is there one in the museum at Yeovilton?
>
> Cheers,
> Magani (obviously failed aviation nerd)

Yes - apparently there is!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fleet_Air_Arm_Museum#/media/File:Fleet_Air_Arm_Museum_hall_4.JPG

I believe there's also a Buccaneer - but not like this one!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackburn_Buccaneer#/media/File:Blackburn_Buccaneer_Blcackburn_Buccaneer_(16525773894).jpg

I flew one of those too - but not for long! There were *NO* dual control
versions!

Would you care to share YOUR flying experience?

--
David

On Thursday, 14 September 2023 at 8:30:52 pm UTC+10, David Brooks wrote:
> On 14/09/2023 10:58, Magani wrote:
> > On Thursday, 14 September 2023 at 5:38:13 pm UTC+10, David Brooks wrote:
> >> On 13/09/2023 21:45, Fishrrman wrote:
> >>> On 9/12/23 6:12 PM, David Brooks wrote:
> >>>> On 22/07/2022 07:34, Savageduck wrote:
> >>>>> Since my break from r.p.d. and UseNet I thought I would check in to
> >>>>> see the
> >>>>> condition of the NGs I usually subscribe to. Everything I see
> >>>>> validates my
> >>>>> decision to no longer participate in the shit show that UseNet has
> >>>>> become.
> >>>
> >>> The usenet news groups are slowly fading away.
> >>>
> >>> I sense that most of those who still read and post to them are getting
> >>> old, and will soon be gone as well.
> >>>
> >>> Even the binary groups (such as
> >>> alt.binaries.sounds.mp3.yourfavoritegenre) aren't seeing much in the way
> >>> of traffic any more. Some go for weeks, months, without a post.
> >>>
> >>> A sign of the changing times.
> >>> Usenet will live on, but in a declining and perhaps (finally) a "state
> >>> of suspension".
> >>> Until the servers are simply switched off...
> >> Off Topic now ........
> >>
> >> I'm sure it cannot be a coincidence that a "Fishrrman" also posts on
> >> MacRumors, so I'm going a ask a favour!
> >>
> >> I enjoyed posting on MacRumors as "Brawdy14", but you will note that I
> >> am now "Suspended".
> >>
> >> Are you sufficiently brave to post a question on MacRumors asking *WHY*
> >> "Brawdy14" has been suspended - and, if you get an answer, ask for me to
> >> be reinstated?
> >>
> >> "Brawdy14" was my call-sign when I was learning to fly Hawker Hunters at
> >> what was, then, RNAS Brawdy near Haverfordwest in South West Wales. I
> >> later finished my naval career at RNAS Culdrose, Helston, not far from
> >> your apparent home in Penryn!
> >>
> >> Thanks for listening!
> >>
> >> --
> >> David
> >
> > Things you find on the InterTubes - I never knew the FAA flew Hunters. Is there one in the museum at Yeovilton?
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Magani (obviously failed aviation nerd)
> Yes - apparently there is!
>
> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fleet_Air_Arm_Museum#/media/File:Fleet_Air_Arm_Museum_hall_4.JPG
>
> I believe there's also a Buccaneer - but not like this one!
> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackburn_Buccaneer#/media/File:Blackburn_Buccaneer_Blcackburn_Buccaneer_(16525773894).jpg
>
> I flew one of those too - but not for long! There were *NO* dual control
> versions!
>
> Would you care to share YOUR flying experience?
>
> --
> David

Very limited.
Total in the log - 5hrs dual in a Victa Airtourer 100 while starting to go for my PPL.
Total (VERY unofficial) - probably about 20~30 hours in a variety of Cessnas (172, 182 and 206), the odd Cherokee and Comanche, and 30 minutes in an F27.

Most of my aviation career was spent telling pilots where to go from either a glass box, or in a dim room looking into a CRT, in various parts of Oz, the Pacific and the Middle East. :-))

After about 25 years of that, I slid sideways into IT (mainly stopping small to medium businesses from trying to run their enterprises on macros in undocumented Excel s/sheets).

Life's been good, but retirement's been better. :-)

Cheers,
Magani

On 14/09/2023 12:52, Magani wrote:
> On Thursday, 14 September 2023 at 8:30:52 pm UTC+10, David Brooks wrote:
>> On 14/09/2023 10:58, Magani wrote:
>>> On Thursday, 14 September 2023 at 5:38:13 pm UTC+10, David Brooks wrote:
>>>> On 13/09/2023 21:45, Fishrrman wrote:
>>>>> On 9/12/23 6:12 PM, David Brooks wrote:
>>>>>> On 22/07/2022 07:34, Savageduck wrote:
>>>>>>> Since my break from r.p.d. and UseNet I thought I would check in to
>>>>>>> see the
>>>>>>> condition of the NGs I usually subscribe to. Everything I see
>>>>>>> validates my
>>>>>>> decision to no longer participate in the shit show that UseNet has
>>>>>>> become.
>>>>>
>>>>> The usenet news groups are slowly fading away.
>>>>>
>>>>> I sense that most of those who still read and post to them are getting
>>>>> old, and will soon be gone as well.
>>>>>
>>>>> Even the binary groups (such as
>>>>> alt.binaries.sounds.mp3.yourfavoritegenre) aren't seeing much in the way
>>>>> of traffic any more. Some go for weeks, months, without a post.
>>>>>
>>>>> A sign of the changing times.
>>>>> Usenet will live on, but in a declining and perhaps (finally) a "state
>>>>> of suspension".
>>>>> Until the servers are simply switched off...
>>>> Off Topic now ........
>>>>
>>>> I'm sure it cannot be a coincidence that a "Fishrrman" also posts on
>>>> MacRumors, so I'm going a ask a favour!
>>>>
>>>> I enjoyed posting on MacRumors as "Brawdy14", but you will note that I
>>>> am now "Suspended".
>>>>
>>>> Are you sufficiently brave to post a question on MacRumors asking *WHY*
>>>> "Brawdy14" has been suspended - and, if you get an answer, ask for me to
>>>> be reinstated?
>>>>
>>>> "Brawdy14" was my call-sign when I was learning to fly Hawker Hunters at
>>>> what was, then, RNAS Brawdy near Haverfordwest in South West Wales. I
>>>> later finished my naval career at RNAS Culdrose, Helston, not far from
>>>> your apparent home in Penryn!
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for listening!
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> David
>>>
>>> Things you find on the InterTubes - I never knew the FAA flew Hunters. Is there one in the museum at Yeovilton?
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>> Magani (obviously failed aviation nerd)
>> Yes - apparently there is!
>>
>> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fleet_Air_Arm_Museum#/media/File:Fleet_Air_Arm_Museum_hall_4.JPG
>>
>> I believe there's also a Buccaneer - but not like this one!
>> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackburn_Buccaneer#/media/File:Blackburn_Buccaneer_Blcackburn_Buccaneer_(16525773894).jpg
>>
>> I flew one of those too - but not for long! There were *NO* dual control
>> versions!
>>
>> Would you care to share YOUR flying experience?
>>
>> --
>> David
>
> Very limited.
> Total in the log - 5hrs dual in a Victa Airtourer 100 while starting to go for my PPL.
> Total (VERY unofficial) - probably about 20~30 hours in a variety of Cessnas (172, 182 and 206), the odd Cherokee and Comanche, and 30 minutes in an F27.

Thanks!

Better to have flow a bit than never to have flown at all! ;-)

> Most of my aviation career was spent telling pilots where to go from either a glass box, or in a dim room looking into a CRT, in various parts of Oz, the Pacific and the Middle East. :-))

Mine too! I was an ATCO when stationed at HMAS Albatross - the RANAS at
Nowra NSW 1987-89

> After about 25 years of that, I slid sideways into IT (mainly stopping small to medium businesses from trying to run their enterprises on macros in undocumented Excel s/sheets).

As you did that, I became an IFA!

> Life's been good, but retirement's been better. :-)

I couldn't agree more! :-D

> Cheers,
> Magani

--
David

On Friday, 15 September 2023 at 12:04:17 am UTC+10, David Brooks wrote:
> On 14/09/2023 12:52, Magani wrote:
> > On Thursday, 14 September 2023 at 8:30:52 pm UTC+10, David Brooks wrote:
> >> On 14/09/2023 10:58, Magani wrote:
> >>> On Thursday, 14 September 2023 at 5:38:13 pm UTC+10, David Brooks wrote:
> >>>> On 13/09/2023 21:45, Fishrrman wrote:
> >>>>> On 9/12/23 6:12 PM, David Brooks wrote:
> >>>>>> On 22/07/2022 07:34, Savageduck wrote:
> >>>>>>> Since my break from r.p.d. and UseNet I thought I would check in to
> >>>>>>> see the
> >>>>>>> condition of the NGs I usually subscribe to. Everything I see
> >>>>>>> validates my
> >>>>>>> decision to no longer participate in the shit show that UseNet has
> >>>>>>> become.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> The usenet news groups are slowly fading away.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> I sense that most of those who still read and post to them are getting
> >>>>> old, and will soon be gone as well.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Even the binary groups (such as
> >>>>> alt.binaries.sounds.mp3.yourfavoritegenre) aren't seeing much in the way
> >>>>> of traffic any more. Some go for weeks, months, without a post.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> A sign of the changing times.
> >>>>> Usenet will live on, but in a declining and perhaps (finally) a "state
> >>>>> of suspension".
> >>>>> Until the servers are simply switched off...
> >>>> Off Topic now ........
> >>>>
> >>>> I'm sure it cannot be a coincidence that a "Fishrrman" also posts on
> >>>> MacRumors, so I'm going a ask a favour!
> >>>>
> >>>> I enjoyed posting on MacRumors as "Brawdy14", but you will note that I
> >>>> am now "Suspended".
> >>>>
> >>>> Are you sufficiently brave to post a question on MacRumors asking *WHY*
> >>>> "Brawdy14" has been suspended - and, if you get an answer, ask for me to
> >>>> be reinstated?
> >>>>
> >>>> "Brawdy14" was my call-sign when I was learning to fly Hawker Hunters at
> >>>> what was, then, RNAS Brawdy near Haverfordwest in South West Wales. I
> >>>> later finished my naval career at RNAS Culdrose, Helston, not far from
> >>>> your apparent home in Penryn!
> >>>>
> >>>> Thanks for listening!
> >>>>
> >>>> --
> >>>> David
> >>>
> >>> Things you find on the InterTubes - I never knew the FAA flew Hunters.. Is there one in the museum at Yeovilton?
> >>>
> >>> Cheers,
> >>> Magani (obviously failed aviation nerd)
> >> Yes - apparently there is!
> >>
> >> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fleet_Air_Arm_Museum#/media/File:Fleet_Air_Arm_Museum_hall_4.JPG
> >>
> >> I believe there's also a Buccaneer - but not like this one!
> >> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackburn_Buccaneer#/media/File:Blackburn_Buccaneer_Blcackburn_Buccaneer_(16525773894).jpg
> >>
> >> I flew one of those too - but not for long! There were *NO* dual control
> >> versions!
> >>
> >> Would you care to share YOUR flying experience?
> >>
> >> --
> >> David
> >
> > Very limited.
> > Total in the log - 5hrs dual in a Victa Airtourer 100 while starting to go for my PPL.
> > Total (VERY unofficial) - probably about 20~30 hours in a variety of Cessnas (172, 182 and 206), the odd Cherokee and Comanche, and 30 minutes in an F27.
> Thanks!
>
> Better to have flow a bit than never to have flown at all! ;-)
> > Most of my aviation career was spent telling pilots where to go from either a glass box, or in a dim room looking into a CRT, in various parts of Oz, the Pacific and the Middle East. :-))
> Mine too! I was an ATCO when stationed at HMAS Albatross - the RANAS at
> Nowra NSW 1987-89
> > After about 25 years of that, I slid sideways into IT (mainly stopping small to medium businesses from trying to run their enterprises on macros in undocumented Excel s/sheets).
> As you did that, I became an IFA!
> > Life's been good, but retirement's been better. :-)
> I couldn't agree more! :-D
>
> > Cheers,
> > Magani
>
> --
> David
What a small world!!

Cheers,
Magani (YBBN, YBMK, NFFN, OOMS)

On 14/09/2023 22:41, Magani wrote:
> What a small world!! Cheers, Magani

(YBBN, YBMK, NFFN, OOMS)

In exchange for you telling me what those abbreviations stand for, I'll
give you this priceless item:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqm73DLtwD0

--
David

On Saturday, 16 September 2023 at 6:23:16 am UTC+10, David Brooks wrote:
> On 14/09/2023 22:41, Magani wrote:
> > What a small world!! Cheers, Magani
>
> (YBBN, YBMK, NFFN, OOMS)
> In exchange for you telling me what those abbreviations stand for, I'll
> give you this priceless item:-
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqm73DLtwD0
>
> --
> David

That after-dinner speech is a real classic. I stil get a chuckle out of it..

Rather than give the abreviations away straight up, here's a couple of hints.
1) They are ICAO (not IATA) codes for airports. They're the towers/centres where I've spent most of my time telling pilots where to go. :-)
2) 1st letter is the area of the world, 2nd is the FIR, sub-region within that area or country, 3rd and 4th are the actual airport.
3) In the 1st example YBBN: Y = Australia, B = Brisbane FIR, BN = Brisbane.

Also, I left 2 out (YSCB and YBCG - both only temporary)

Cheers,
Magani

On 16/09/2023 02:20, Magani wrote:
> On Saturday, 16 September 2023 at 6:23:16 am UTC+10, David Brooks wrote:
>> On 14/09/2023 22:41, Magani wrote:
>>> What a small world!! Cheers, Magani
>>
>> (YBBN, YBMK, NFFN, OOMS)
>> In exchange for you telling me what those abbreviations stand for, I'll
>> give you this priceless item:-
>>
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqm73DLtwD0
>>
>> --
>> David
>
> That after-dinner speech is a real classic. I stil get a chuckle out of it.
>
> Rather than give the abreviations away straight up, here's a couple of hints.
> 1) They are ICAO (not IATA) codes for airports. They're the towers/centres where I've spent most of my time telling pilots where to go. :-)
> 2) 1st letter is the area of the world, 2nd is the FIR, sub-region within that area or country, 3rd and 4th are the actual airport.
> 3) In the 1st example YBBN: Y = Australia, B = Brisbane FIR, BN = Brisbane.
>
> Also, I left 2 out (YSCB and YBCG - both only temporary)

Thanks, Magani

I thought that might have been the case. I've now looked and note that
you've enjoyed living in pretty warm locations! :-D

Once I worked with an RAAF ATC officer who told me he'd cleared an
aircraft to fly VFR below 500ft from Brisbane to Sydney (example names,
I can't remember now)). The pilot complied.

Later the controller discovered that it was actually a Boing 747!

--
David

On Saturday, 16 September 2023 at 11:43:44 pm UTC+10, David Brooks wrote:
> On 16/09/2023 02:20, Magani wrote:
> > On Saturday, 16 September 2023 at 6:23:16 am UTC+10, David Brooks wrote:
> >> On 14/09/2023 22:41, Magani wrote:
> >>> What a small world!! Cheers, Magani
> >>
> >> (YBBN, YBMK, NFFN, OOMS)
> >> In exchange for you telling me what those abbreviations stand for, I'll
> >> give you this priceless item:-
> >>
> >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqm73DLtwD0
> >>
> >> --
> >> David
> >
> > That after-dinner speech is a real classic. I stil get a chuckle out of it.
> >
> > Rather than give the abreviations away straight up, here's a couple of hints.
> > 1) They are ICAO (not IATA) codes for airports. They're the towers/centres where I've spent most of my time telling pilots where to go. :-)
> > 2) 1st letter is the area of the world, 2nd is the FIR, sub-region within that area or country, 3rd and 4th are the actual airport.
> > 3) In the 1st example YBBN: Y = Australia, B = Brisbane FIR, BN = Brisbane.
> >
> > Also, I left 2 out (YSCB and YBCG - both only temporary)
> Thanks, Magani
>
> I thought that might have been the case. I've now looked and note that
> you've enjoyed living in pretty warm locations! :-D
>
> Once I worked with an RAAF ATC officer who told me he'd cleared an
> aircraft to fly VFR below 500ft from Brisbane to Sydney (example names,
> I can't remember now)). The pilot complied.
>
> Later the controller discovered that it was actually a Boing 747!
>
> --
> David

One of the 'old and bold' ATCOs here in Brisbane once asked an F-111 for his 'best speed downwind for sequencing'. The pilot's reply: ' Do you REALLY want that?' :-)
For the non-aviation fraternity out there, an F-111 had a top speed higher than Concorde and would have broken a stack of windows as he went through the sound barrier.

Re the 'warm locations', NFFN was beautiful - our house was about 50 yards from the beach. 28-ish all year round. In OOMS, when it was 45C and sticky on the coast, it was generally about mid to high 20s at 8000' up in the mountains and a lot less humidity. As for Qld, as they used to say in the ads, 'Beautiful one day, perfect the next...'. The ad writers had obviously never lived through a cyclone in Nth Qld or the hordes of mosquitoes in the Gulf Country. :-)

Cheers,
Magani