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From: George J. Dance@novabbs.com (George J. Dance)
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Subject: Re: The Return of Michael Monkey
Date: Sat, 25 Jan 2025 07:30:49 +0000
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On Fri, 24 Jan 2025 17:30:33 +0000, Michael Monkey Peakbrain akd
"HarryLime" wrote:

> On Thu, 23 Jan 2025 1:56:15 +0000, George J. Dance wrote:
>
>> On Fri, 17 Jan 2025 18:58:18 +0000, Michael Monkey Peabrain (MMP) aka
>> "HarryLime" wrote:
>>> On Fri, 17 Jan 2025 2:20:10 +0000, George J. Dance wrote:
>>>> On Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:29:37 +0000, Michael Monkey Peabrain (MMP) aka
>>>> "HarryLime" wrote:
>>>>> On Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:07:47 +0000, George J. Dance wrote:
>>>>>> On Mon, 13 Jan 2025 18:47:06 +0000, Michael Monkey Peabrain (MMP) aka
>>>>>> "HarryLime" wrote:

>
> I have studied poetry for over 40 years, and have a better understanding
> of it that most people who never study it at all (outside of what their
> required to do in high school English courses).
>
> My familiarity with Modern verses is less extensive than my familiarity
> of earlier poetic forms, so I would hardly apply a term like
> "encyclopedic."  As to my feelings toward anyone who would challenge my
> knowledge, PJR often did -- and I have far more respect for him than for
> many other members here.
>
>
>>> Not only are Team Donkey's members not my enemies, but I see no reason
>>> why anyone should need allies to engage with them.
>>
>> LOL! Remember what happened the last time you your act solo
>> rec.music.rock-pop-r+b.1950s. You tried there to pose as the genius
>> with the encyplopedic knowledge of 1950s music, but (even though your
>> knowledge of 1950s music is more extensive than your knowledge of
>> poetry)
>> you failed miserably, got your ass kicked and had to come here to start
>> over.
>> Even if you had the brains of a chimp, you'd be smart enough to realize
>> you
>> needed a team this time.
>
> I left the 50s group for numerous reasons, the most significant being
> that it had become a thoroughly unproductive time sap.  I had learned
> all that I could from it, and the arguments were becoming repetitive
> rehashes that served no valuable purpose for me to pursue.  Since
> leaving, I have completed and published numerous books (including a 50s
> music book), and a monthly poetry magazine.

You made the right decision; it is better to put your efforts into
something more permanent. Please do the same for aapc.

> And, if I felt that I needed a team to participate in this group, I
> would have sided with PJR, Horatio, and Gwyneth, who were infinitely
> more knowledgeable,  and better educated than those of "Team Dunce"
> (which at the time consisted of you and your Donkey).

Like Corey, you did; but PJR, the elistist snob that he was, wanted
nothing to do with either of you; so it was either leave or join the
opposition. So you joined the opposition, and helped get rid of him,
then tried to replace him.
Unfortunately, you misunderstood and thought the opposition wanted to
run aapc themselves. I can't speak for the other two, but I don't want
anyone to run it.

(end of part 1)