Re: Any good diabetic diets

On 6 Sep 2005 19:49:38 -0700, "Kurt"
<kurtwheeling1965@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>Alan,
>
>When it comes to Tom I guess I have a different assessment than most
>here. I was not around when he first came into the group, or wasn't
>reading much at the time. I try to deal with the present, not the past
>when it comes to anyone posting here. I happen to agree with many
>things Tom says and am amazed at the vindictive that some here post to
>him. If they were wronged by him in the past and consider him vile,
>why then do they feel the need to respond to him the same way. How
>about leading by example? I'm sure they have their reasons by I see no
>good coming out of acting in the very same manner that they seem to be
>so appalled by.

Kurt, I have tried, as have others. Here's just one example.
Do you remember when Tom hurt his back? He had lots of
messages of support. The way he answered me was:
http://tinyurl.com/axds7

>> Tom, we may disagree on some basic things, but I wish you
>> the very best in finding the problem and fixing it. I need
>> you back so I can argue with you.
>
>thanks for the well wishes but my argueing days are over.
>i voice my oppinion and move on.
>
>> Knowing how much you rely on exercise, keep an eye on those
>> numbers. I wouldn't dare offer you dietary advice on how to
>> keep them down - but you'd better check medications with
>> your doc.
>
>why dont you just cut the shit Alan - I am not going low carb
>and I dont need medications to control my blood sugar.
>I didnt need it before i started a serious exercise program
>and I wont need it now. :) just messing with you Alan.
>my Argueing days are over.
>Tom

Smiley faces don't balance "why dont you just cut the shit
Alan" when a genuine expression of care and concern has been
made.

Now go and read through the thread "Lower than a Snake's
belly" http://tinyurl.com/cvwfw, which was the day I finally
decided this guy was not civilised enough to justify further
effort. Since then he has also managed to disparage many
other posters here. The one that really surprised me was
when he tried to insult Quentin - who, of course, is quite
capable of looking after himself. This one started when he
was sneering at another poster's weight:

><mrgantlet...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>don't get me wrong Pete G this is not an insult
>>although lol well you are not worth it.
>>but I think a newbie has a chance to become better
>>than you and I both are right now.
>>I don't have a picture of myself but here is one of you.
>>http://www.alt-support-diabete s.org/images/gallery/peterg.ht m
>>like I said - showing a picture of you is not insulting
>>you I just feel that newbie's can do better.
>
>Tom
>

>there is much to gain by reading this newsgroup and also much to be
>confused by. It is up to each one of us to determine what an
>individual can contribute and who we think has something of value for
>us.
>
>And that's my unsolicited coinage.
>
I respect your views Kurt, and the way you put them even if
we agree to disagree on some things. If Tom dropped the
personal attacks, and constant sniping at the advice others
give here, he may find less virulent opposition.

In the meantime, I now consider him a dangerous twit and
will treat him accordingly; I try to ignore him when
possible and give counter advice when appropriate.

Cheers Alan, T2 d&e, Australia.
--
Everything in Moderation - Except Laughter.
.

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