Michael C wrote:
> "Sylvia Else" wrote in message
> news:4963387a$0$26314$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au...
>>> It's an internet slang word deary.
>> One whose meaning you don't seem to be aware of.
>
> Actually it appears to be you who is unaware of the term, ironic don't ya
> think :-)
>
>> You consider that a contradiction? Why?
>
> Well one of the favourite tricks of trolls is to cross post to multiple
> irrelevant newsgroups.
Is cross posting a mortal sin I would have thought it was to discuss
topic with different people who inhabit other groups
>
>> Even if it were a stupid posting, which I don't concede, that doesn't make
>> it a troll posting. However, the issue I raised got some support, and one
>> poster indicated that another brand does a better job, at least in the
>> model he purchased.
>
> Just a lucky byproduct really considering the relevance of the newsgroups.
> Why did you not post to aus.electronics? Surely you would have done that
> instead if you really were after an actual answer to your question.
>
>> Some agreed with me, some didn't. I got some support for the idea of
>> fixing it myself, and then some information that was useful to me, given
>> that I was ultimately able to repair it. A repair that was looking to cost
>> two or three hundred dollars has actually set me back $25, and I have a
>> working airconditioner for what is a very warm night.
>>
>> Would that all the postings I make that people claim to be troll postings
>> were as rewarding, both financially and otherwise.
>
> The majority of what you got though was typical replies to a troll. Anyone,
> I'm done, I'm going to stop feeding you.
>
> Michael
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