01 Dec 07
Originally posted by Mark AdkinsFirstly, the reference to Latvia was meant lightheartedly, just as I am sure your reference to that country being fascist was.
The smear was twofold. First, you attempted to alienate me from other participants (specifically Korch) by falsely accusing me, without even a superficial basis, of thinking poorly of his country of origin (Latvia). No doubt this was part of your attempt to play on national sentiment since you have accused me (again falsely) of being some sort of apolo ...[text shortened]... on" with the purpose of creating an adverse impression of me among some of the participants?
On the second point, I did think it relevant, in view of your extraordinarily vitriolic outburst against Kasparov, to ascertain whether your views were influenced by political differences or personal dislike. Some of the abusive language you used seemed to me fairly typical of far left vernacular, so I don't think I should be judged too harshly for assuming that the Mark Adkins who appears frequently in online Marxist discussion groups, often discussing the alleged betrayal of the revolution by Lenin and Stalin, was indeed yourself. You say this isn't the case, so I'm happy to accept that and apologise for my mistake.
01 Dec 07
Originally posted by tomtom232Then why doesn't he read threads he's interested in and stop making stupid comments? There is a strong connection with chess in the fact we're talking about Gary Kasparov, arguably the strongest chess player that ever lived.
I don't mind it but he might just be annoyed that this has nothing to do with chess and probably belongs in the debate forum.
01 Dec 07
Originally posted by Northern LadIt is inderectly related which I don't think counts but like I said I don't mind.
Then why doesn't he read threads he's interested in and stop making stupid comments? There is a strong connection with chess in the fact we're talking about Gary Kasparov, arguably the strongest chess player that ever lived.
01 Dec 07
Originally posted by Northern LadI made NO reference to Latvia being "fascist" in my comment, nor did I make any other form of disparaging remark about the country or its people. The blog AUTHOR included that term (facetiously) in HIS blog title.
Firstly, the reference to Latvia was meant lightheartedly, just as I am sure your reference to that country being fascist was.
01 Dec 07
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Originally posted by Northern LadI suspect CIV is just upset because you guys are using big words.
Then why doesn't he read threads he's interested in and stop making stupid comments? There is a strong connection with chess in the fact we're talking about Gary Kasparov, arguably the strongest chess player that ever lived.
01 Dec 07
MESSAGE EACH OTHER THEN!!
you can sit there and play with each other all night....in the end what have you done?
nothing...you go to sleep in your safe american beds and feel you are doing something?
please...get a life....The soviet union was better as "Russia" a communist country.
Not every country can have or want your stupid american capitalism.
01 Dec 07
Originally posted by Mark AdkinsI accept that, but I could hardly be expected to know that when I read it. The term 'fascist' is bandied around too often and too lightly in my opinion.
I made NO reference to Latvia being "fascist" in my comment, nor did I make any other form of disparaging remark about the country or its people. The blog AUTHOR included that term (facetiously) in HIS blog title.
01 Dec 07
Originally posted by chessisvanityI tried to address you in the monosyllabic terms you might understand, but I was thwarted by the moderators. So why don't you go forth and multiply?
MESSAGE EACH OTHER THEN!!
you can sit there and play with each other all night....in the end what have you done?
nothing...you go to sleep in your safe american beds and feel you are doing something?
please...get a life....The soviet union was better as "Russia" a communist country.
Not every country can have or want your stupid american capitalism.