Quotes from Jim B on CN

[rgm]

Here are a few quotes from JB in some resent threads. I am so tempted to throw in an Istar comment, but Jim would just use the opportunity to say more negative things.

So for me, apochromatic vs. achromatic matters only a little bit in the grand scheme of things.

For some, better mechanical quality and fit and finish might be worth a premium.


Clear skies, Bob

[Mike]

Yes, there is no sense in provoking him. You are right as he never fails to seize the opportunity. The second statement about fit and finish is directly counter to what he said in a post in the recent past. He said build quality was not important and it was not worth paying a little more for an Istar to get it.

[istarmullet]

Most all at CN now know that he's an idiot: He was exposed by some here and by himself vis-a-vis his snobbish, baseless, and ignorant posts.

Like I posted before, he's a small, small person who lives in a bubble of self importance. As a result, his life is assuredly miserable, sans for his mental masturbation when posting on CN.

I, for one, would love to "meet" him at a star party...

[Mike]

Kevin, are you kidding? You will NEVER meet him at a star party. He would be terrified to attend any public astronomy event. Guys like him hide in their homes behind a computer where they can bravely type anything they want and never have to back it. Out in public where you are face to face with real people... totally different story. I'm sure he has a morbid fear of being recognized by his name.

[rgm]

Mike, the "quality, fit and finish" comment really floored me. This is where I had the most difficulty in not reponding to him.

[Mike]

Something we need to think about is we are letting this guy get to us. All of us are above the type of behavior exhibited by this man. Someone on this forum wrote me a PM and said I should think about taking the "high road" and he was right. I have been right there with you guys talking trash about him and CN. In my opinion, we should think about moving onward and upward. I don't think his corrupt thinking, empty wisdom and lies will ever stop. We must fight against being dragged down by him. The CN refractor group is often a mere "soap opera" and mire of controversy. We should concentrate on making the ISC a place for knowledge, experience and comradery. If all visitors see on ISC is us trashing CN and it's members, they will be turned off and unlikely to return. Let's strive to make ISC a great alternative forum. What do you think? Comments? Criticism?

Mike

[woaussie]

I have belonged to CN for several years now and I read all kinds of negatives from a lot of people about all kinds of scopes not just Istar. I think any new product takes a lot of verbal beating until it has been around awhile and proved to be a good product. Let those who are doing the beating have fun. It does not bother me one bit. Usually what goes around comes around sooner or later to whom it may be. I am happy with what I have and I think we all want bigger and better at some point. I may buy an Istar next year and become what appears to be a good group of Istsr owners. I agree with Mike build this website to be somewhere any one can come and gain knowledge of this product and talk with owners of different models that fit there viewing styles. What little bit I have been here I have gained quite a bit of knowledge about Istar and will hope to gain more as time goes by. Its fun to go to other websites and hopefully gain more about this hobby. Let the bashers have there fun. I will not get into there way of thinking. Let them roll on. They will always be there regardless of what product is being talked about. Roll on ISTAR FORUM and have fun. Remember a good motto SILEINCE IS GOLDEN if nobody responds to what that person posts who does he respond to? I guess himself?

Bill