From: RFLNG@CLEMSON.CLEMSON.EDU (Reef Fish, Large Nassau Grouper)
Newsgroups: rec.scuba
Subject: Re: Scuba Lessons in Peekskills, NY
Date: 15 Apr 92 03:51:00 GMT

I've never posted in rec-scuba before, but the piece by
>>> (Not quite a) Dr. Waller
davew@hp-ptp.ptp.hp.com (Dave Waller) Message-Id: <930452@hp-ptp.ptp.hp.com>

was so hilarious, and his solicitation for "readers thoughts"

> At this point I will refrain from making such an appeal, and ask that
> rec.scuba readers post their thoughts on this.   ...

was so enticing that I yield to his power of persuasion.  Remember, Mr.
Dave "You've almost made it to Dr. level, and without all that silly
medical school stuff!!!" Waller, you solicited it|

> As an instructor I'd like very much to make a similar advertisement. I
> too am looking for students. And, as Nick, I believe that I offer an
> exceptional program, as well as having the freedom of being an
> independent instructor like Nick.

Hey Dave, you don't have to kick Nick's butt just to make your own pitch,
do you?  Why don't you come right out with your own ad, instead of riding
Nick's tail (or is it coat-tail?) for the SAME AD, for yourself|  As some
wise old guy used to say, " ... you can't fool all of the people all of
the time."  Dave said of Nick:

> Okay Nick, you probably knew this was coming from me :-)
> This post is, without exception, a pure and simple advertisement for
> your services as an instructor. ...

Look at your own post.  There's nothing subtle about "I'd like to make
a similar advertisement ..." -- you've DONE IT.  Not only that, we all
knew Mr. Dave Waller is

--  a YMCA Instructor, because we see it in his sig every time.
--  a walking Encyclopedia about all there is to know about diving, because
    he has something to post on any subject. Whether he knows anything about
    the subject or not, is, uh, beside the point.
--  a legend in his own mind, and he likes to remind others (in his pyro-
    technic displays of flames) when they step out of his line.  This
    doesn't play too well to those in the know, but impresses the heck out
    of SOME potential students.

>  ...                         I personally would prefer that rec.scuba
> remain a high information content forum, but in this dog eat dog world, ...

Amen, Amen, and AMEN to the first part;  but speak for yourself and Nick
on the dog eat dog bit -- right on target, nevertheless, for you two, i.e.

>  I'm as interested as the next person in using what tools are available
>  to fill my class roster.

Dave, we would've gotten the point even if you hadn't said it.

Let me suggest a few alternative ways (without any ads) by which your goal
and aspiration of filling your class roster may be accomplished:

1.  Remove foot from mouth and torch from hands.
2.  Improve your diving knowledge and skill with the time you spent on the
    net dispensing pseudo-knowledge-and-skills, and flames.
3.  We'll appreciate your postings when you know what you'are talking about.

I heartily second

craig@cattnts (Craig Campbell) 's advice to Dave,

> Relax,
> Do a dive,
> Absorb some Nitrogen,
> Life is good,
> (Well, not BAD anyway....)

-- Bob.  A rec.-diver #221100.  NOT a scuba Instructor.  NOT a DM, NOT
         affiliated with any dive stores, dive products, dive magazines,
         travel agencies.  Owner of Flame Torch #70492 for rare use on
         deserving subjects,  Asbestos Drysuit (flame resistent) #3213215.
         Owner of some of Andy Hong's equipments too and knows judo, karate,
         ..., and at least a dozen other dangerous words.

P.S.  Oops, I thought today was July the 4th.  Oh well, I've used up my
firework quota and won't post another one this year.  Meanwhile, PLEASE
send all replies to me IN PRIVATE (RFLNG@clemson.clemson.edu.  I've reserved
5 Mb of disk space for such replies).  Talk to y'all next July 4, 1993,
maybe.  Happy Diving Everyone|