• Re: Steel Beams for oft-bashed bridge

    From Roland Perry@roland@perry.uk to uk.railway on Tue Oct 7 18:30:25 2025
    From Newsgroup: uk.railway

    In message <108jkpp$3slus$1@dont-email.me>, at 06:38:49 on Tue, 26 Aug
    2025, Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> remarked:

    Roland is continually asserting his position, without any reference to >sources to back this up.

    And what is your reference to sources, to back up that accusation?

    Pot calling kettle black, I think.
    --
    Roland Perry
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  • From Tweed@usenet.tweed@gmail.com to uk.railway on Tue Oct 7 17:41:21 2025
    From Newsgroup: uk.railway

    Roland Perry <roland@perry.uk> wrote:
    In message <108jkpp$3slus$1@dont-email.me>, at 06:38:49 on Tue, 26 Aug
    2025, Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> remarked:

    Roland is continually asserting his position, without any reference to
    sources to back this up.

    And what is your reference to sources, to back up that accusation?

    Pot calling kettle black, I think.

    ItrCOs hard to reference a negative. You ought to be able to substantiate
    your position. I canrCOt find any references in your posts, only assertions.

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  • From Sam Wilson@ukr@dummy.wislons.fastmail.co.uk to uk.railway on Tue Oct 7 17:56:49 2025
    From Newsgroup: uk.railway

    Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> wrote:
    Roland Perry <roland@perry.uk> wrote:
    In message <108jkpp$3slus$1@dont-email.me>, at 06:38:49 on Tue, 26 Aug
    2025, Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> remarked:

    Roland is continually asserting his position, without any reference to
    sources to back this up.

    And what is your reference to sources, to back up that accusation?

    Pot calling kettle black, I think.

    ItrCOs hard to reference a negative. You ought to be able to substantiate your position. I canrCOt find any references in your posts, only assertions.

    You need to pay for his time if you want Roland to do the research and reference the sources that back up his position.

    Sam
    --
    The entity formerly known as Sam.Wilson@ed.ac.uk
    Spit the dummy to reply
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  • From Recliner@recliner.usenet@gmail.com to uk.railway on Tue Oct 7 20:00:35 2025
    From Newsgroup: uk.railway

    Sam Wilson <ukr@dummy.wislons.fastmail.co.uk> wrote:
    Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> wrote:
    Roland Perry <roland@perry.uk> wrote:
    In message <108jkpp$3slus$1@dont-email.me>, at 06:38:49 on Tue, 26 Aug
    2025, Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> remarked:

    Roland is continually asserting his position, without any reference to >>>> sources to back this up.

    And what is your reference to sources, to back up that accusation?

    Pot calling kettle black, I think.

    ItrCOs hard to reference a negative. You ought to be able to substantiate
    your position. I canrCOt find any references in your posts, only assertions.

    You need to pay for his time if you want Roland to do the research and reference the sources that back up his position.


    Perhaps we should double the fees for his learned posts here?
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  • From Sam Wilson@ukr@dummy.wislons.fastmail.co.uk to uk.railway on Tue Oct 7 20:56:25 2025
    From Newsgroup: uk.railway

    Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> wrote:
    Sam Wilson <ukr@dummy.wislons.fastmail.co.uk> wrote:
    Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> wrote:
    Roland Perry <roland@perry.uk> wrote:
    In message <108jkpp$3slus$1@dont-email.me>, at 06:38:49 on Tue, 26 Aug >>>> 2025, Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> remarked:

    Roland is continually asserting his position, without any reference to >>>>> sources to back this up.

    And what is your reference to sources, to back up that accusation?

    Pot calling kettle black, I think.

    ItrCOs hard to reference a negative. You ought to be able to substantiate >>> your position. I canrCOt find any references in your posts, only assertions.

    You need to pay for his time if you want Roland to do the research and
    reference the sources that back up his position.


    Perhaps we should double the fees for his learned posts here?

    Ten times would be worth every penny!

    Sam
    --
    The entity formerly known as Sam.Wilson@ed.ac.uk
    Spit the dummy to reply
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  • From Recliner@recliner.usenet@gmail.com to uk.railway on Wed Oct 8 01:08:45 2025
    From Newsgroup: uk.railway

    Sam Wilson <ukr@dummy.wislons.fastmail.co.uk> wrote:
    Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> wrote:
    Sam Wilson <ukr@dummy.wislons.fastmail.co.uk> wrote:
    Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> wrote:
    Roland Perry <roland@perry.uk> wrote:
    In message <108jkpp$3slus$1@dont-email.me>, at 06:38:49 on Tue, 26 Aug >>>>> 2025, Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> remarked:

    Roland is continually asserting his position, without any reference to >>>>>> sources to back this up.

    And what is your reference to sources, to back up that accusation?

    Pot calling kettle black, I think.

    ItrCOs hard to reference a negative. You ought to be able to substantiate >>>> your position. I canrCOt find any references in your posts, only assertions.

    You need to pay for his time if you want Roland to do the research and
    reference the sources that back up his position.


    Perhaps we should double the fees for his learned posts here?

    Ten times would be worth every penny!

    WonrCOt such extravagant fees give him delusions of grandeur?
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  • From Roland Perry@roland@perry.uk to uk.railway on Wed Oct 8 08:36:44 2025
    From Newsgroup: uk.railway

    In message <10c3k91$13shq$1@dont-email.me>, at 17:56:49 on Tue, 7 Oct
    2025, Sam Wilson <ukr@dummy.wislons.fastmail.co.uk> remarked:
    Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> wrote:
    Roland Perry <roland@perry.uk> wrote:
    In message <108jkpp$3slus$1@dont-email.me>, at 06:38:49 on Tue, 26 Aug
    2025, Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> remarked:

    Roland is continually asserting his position, without any reference to >>>> sources to back this up.

    And what is your reference to sources, to back up that accusation?

    Pot calling kettle black, I think.

    ItrCOs hard to reference a negative. You ought to be able to substantiate
    your position. I canrCOt find any references in your posts, only assertions.

    You need to pay for his time if you want Roland to do the research and >reference the sources that back up his position.

    If you want me to compile a set of references, with detailed
    explanations (because you can't be bothered to read and understand them yourself) then yes, I would charge for that, just like any other
    professional. A low cost provincial solicitor bills at around -u300/hr,
    but I'll do you a special rate, if you like. And no, not the -u5k a day
    that some of my barrister friends enjoy.

    In the mean time, I will continue to spend maybe two hours a week
    ProBono to post many references here for readers to wade through
    themselves. (You've had your two hours worth already, this morning).

    Although it's obviously pretty futile because having posted some of the
    most interesting/important ones here many times, the reaction from
    people whose qualifications are unreferenced, is far too often "LA, LA,
    I CAN'T HEAR YOU".

    ps. Here's a testimonial (when I left LINX), for people who can't be
    bothered to research my professional experience, in that particular
    sphere. 20yrs later, I've worked in many other senior roles across other industries:

    "Roland has done more than anyone else in the Internet industry to
    champion the needs of the industry within government circles. At the
    same time he has gained wide recognition from government and the
    regulator as someone whose views are respected and valued. His ability
    to see through woolly thinking shows him to be the intellectual equal of
    the best of the civil servants he has dealt with. He and his unique role
    will be Missed"

    Peter Walker. Director, Technology. OFTEL
    --
    Roland Perry
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  • From Tweed@usenet.tweed@gmail.com to uk.railway on Wed Oct 8 09:04:48 2025
    From Newsgroup: uk.railway

    Roland Perry <roland@perry.uk> wrote:
    In message <10c3k91$13shq$1@dont-email.me>, at 17:56:49 on Tue, 7 Oct
    2025, Sam Wilson <ukr@dummy.wislons.fastmail.co.uk> remarked:
    Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> wrote:
    Roland Perry <roland@perry.uk> wrote:
    In message <108jkpp$3slus$1@dont-email.me>, at 06:38:49 on Tue, 26 Aug >>>> 2025, Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> remarked:

    Roland is continually asserting his position, without any reference to >>>>> sources to back this up.

    And what is your reference to sources, to back up that accusation?

    Pot calling kettle black, I think.

    ItrCOs hard to reference a negative. You ought to be able to substantiate >>> your position. I canrCOt find any references in your posts, only assertions.

    You need to pay for his time if you want Roland to do the research and
    reference the sources that back up his position.

    If you want me to compile a set of references, with detailed
    explanations (because you can't be bothered to read and understand them yourself) then yes, I would charge for that, just like any other professional. A low cost provincial solicitor bills at around -u300/hr,
    but I'll do you a special rate, if you like. And no, not the -u5k a day
    that some of my barrister friends enjoy.

    In the mean time, I will continue to spend maybe two hours a week
    ProBono to post many references here for readers to wade through
    themselves. (You've had your two hours worth already, this morning).

    Although it's obviously pretty futile because having posted some of the
    most interesting/important ones here many times, the reaction from
    people whose qualifications are unreferenced, is far too often "LA, LA,
    I CAN'T HEAR YOU".

    ps. Here's a testimonial (when I left LINX), for people who can't be bothered to research my professional experience, in that particular
    sphere. 20yrs later, I've worked in many other senior roles across other industries:

    "Roland has done more than anyone else in the Internet industry to
    champion the needs of the industry within government circles. At the
    same time he has gained wide recognition from government and the
    regulator as someone whose views are respected and valued. His ability
    to see through woolly thinking shows him to be the intellectual equal of
    the best of the civil servants he has dealt with. He and his unique role will be Missed"

    Peter Walker. Director, Technology. OFTEL

    None of the above answers the point that you never reference your
    assertions that fitting beams across roads, other than attached to the
    bridges themselves, is illegal.

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  • From Roland Perry@roland@perry.uk to uk.railway on Wed Oct 8 10:26:11 2025
    From Newsgroup: uk.railway

    In message <10c59fg$1g1n6$1@dont-email.me>, at 09:04:48 on Wed, 8 Oct
    2025, Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> remarked:
    Roland Perry <roland@perry.uk> wrote:
    In message <10c3k91$13shq$1@dont-email.me>, at 17:56:49 on Tue, 7 Oct
    2025, Sam Wilson <ukr@dummy.wislons.fastmail.co.uk> remarked:
    Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> wrote:
    Roland Perry <roland@perry.uk> wrote:
    In message <108jkpp$3slus$1@dont-email.me>, at 06:38:49 on Tue, 26 Aug >>>>> 2025, Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> remarked:

    Roland is continually asserting his position, without any reference to >>>>>> sources to back this up.

    And what is your reference to sources, to back up that accusation?

    Pot calling kettle black, I think.

    ItrCOs hard to reference a negative. You ought to be able to substantiate >>>> your position. I canrCOt find any references in your posts, only >>>>assertions.

    You need to pay for his time if you want Roland to do the research and
    reference the sources that back up his position.

    If you want me to compile a set of references, with detailed
    explanations (because you can't be bothered to read and understand them
    yourself) then yes, I would charge for that, just like any other
    professional. A low cost provincial solicitor bills at around -u300/hr,
    but I'll do you a special rate, if you like. And no, not the -u5k a day
    that some of my barrister friends enjoy.

    In the mean time, I will continue to spend maybe two hours a week
    ProBono to post many references here for readers to wade through
    themselves. (You've had your two hours worth already, this morning).

    Although it's obviously pretty futile because having posted some of the
    most interesting/important ones here many times, the reaction from
    people whose qualifications are unreferenced, is far too often "LA, LA,
    I CAN'T HEAR YOU".

    ps. Here's a testimonial (when I left LINX), for people who can't be
    bothered to research my professional experience, in that particular
    sphere. 20yrs later, I've worked in many other senior roles across other
    industries:

    "Roland has done more than anyone else in the Internet industry to
    champion the needs of the industry within government circles. At the
    same time he has gained wide recognition from government and the
    regulator as someone whose views are respected and valued. His ability
    to see through woolly thinking shows him to be the intellectual equal of
    the best of the civil servants he has dealt with. He and his unique role
    will be Missed"

    Peter Walker. Director, Technology. OFTEL

    None of the above answers the point that you never reference your
    assertions that fitting beams across roads, other than attached to the >bridges themselves, is illegal.

    I have referenced the rules in question several times. Indeed I
    originally spent about a day researching it and providing links and
    analysis. However, I keep getting "LA, LA I CAN'T HEAR YOU", and am completely fed up with the whole thing.
    --
    Roland Perry
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  • From Tweed@usenet.tweed@gmail.com to uk.railway on Wed Oct 8 10:05:25 2025
    From Newsgroup: uk.railway

    Roland Perry <roland@perry.uk> wrote:
    In message <10c59fg$1g1n6$1@dont-email.me>, at 09:04:48 on Wed, 8 Oct
    2025, Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> remarked:
    Roland Perry <roland@perry.uk> wrote:
    In message <10c3k91$13shq$1@dont-email.me>, at 17:56:49 on Tue, 7 Oct
    2025, Sam Wilson <ukr@dummy.wislons.fastmail.co.uk> remarked:
    Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> wrote:
    Roland Perry <roland@perry.uk> wrote:
    In message <108jkpp$3slus$1@dont-email.me>, at 06:38:49 on Tue, 26 Aug >>>>>> 2025, Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> remarked:

    Roland is continually asserting his position, without any reference to >>>>>>> sources to back this up.

    And what is your reference to sources, to back up that accusation? >>>>>>
    Pot calling kettle black, I think.

    ItrCOs hard to reference a negative. You ought to be able to substantiate >>>>> your position. I canrCOt find any references in your posts, only
    assertions.

    You need to pay for his time if you want Roland to do the research and >>>> reference the sources that back up his position.

    If you want me to compile a set of references, with detailed
    explanations (because you can't be bothered to read and understand them
    yourself) then yes, I would charge for that, just like any other
    professional. A low cost provincial solicitor bills at around -u300/hr,
    but I'll do you a special rate, if you like. And no, not the -u5k a day
    that some of my barrister friends enjoy.

    In the mean time, I will continue to spend maybe two hours a week
    ProBono to post many references here for readers to wade through
    themselves. (You've had your two hours worth already, this morning).

    Although it's obviously pretty futile because having posted some of the
    most interesting/important ones here many times, the reaction from
    people whose qualifications are unreferenced, is far too often "LA, LA,
    I CAN'T HEAR YOU".

    ps. Here's a testimonial (when I left LINX), for people who can't be
    bothered to research my professional experience, in that particular
    sphere. 20yrs later, I've worked in many other senior roles across other >>> industries:

    "Roland has done more than anyone else in the Internet industry to
    champion the needs of the industry within government circles. At the
    same time he has gained wide recognition from government and the
    regulator as someone whose views are respected and valued. His ability
    to see through woolly thinking shows him to be the intellectual equal of >>> the best of the civil servants he has dealt with. He and his unique role >>> will be Missed"

    Peter Walker. Director, Technology. OFTEL

    None of the above answers the point that you never reference your
    assertions that fitting beams across roads, other than attached to the
    bridges themselves, is illegal.

    I have referenced the rules in question several times. Indeed I
    originally spent about a day researching it and providing links and analysis. However, I keep getting "LA, LA I CAN'T HEAR YOU", and am completely fed up with the whole thing.

    ShouldnrCOt be too difficult to repost them then? I have no recollection of seeing those links. Maybe my memory is fadingrCa..

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  • From Roland Perry@roland@perry.uk to uk.railway on Wed Oct 8 15:13:15 2025
    From Newsgroup: uk.railway

    In message <10c5d15$1gtap$1@dont-email.me>, at 10:05:25 on Wed, 8 Oct
    2025, Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> remarked:

    I have referenced the rules in question several times. Indeed I
    originally spent about a day researching it and providing links and
    analysis. However, I keep getting "LA, LA I CAN'T HEAR YOU", and am
    completely fed up with the whole thing.

    ShouldnrCOt be too difficult to repost them then? I have no recollection of >seeing those links. Maybe my memory is fadingrCa..

    I have no idea where they are on my PC.
    --
    Roland Perry
    --- Synchronet 3.21a-Linux NewsLink 1.2
  • From Sam Wilson@ukr@dummy.wislons.fastmail.co.uk to uk.railway on Wed Oct 8 14:46:47 2025
    From Newsgroup: uk.railway

    Roland Perry <roland@perry.uk> wrote:
    In message <10c3k91$13shq$1@dont-email.me>, at 17:56:49 on Tue, 7 Oct
    2025, Sam Wilson <ukr@dummy.wislons.fastmail.co.uk> remarked:
    Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> wrote:
    Roland Perry <roland@perry.uk> wrote:
    In message <108jkpp$3slus$1@dont-email.me>, at 06:38:49 on Tue, 26 Aug >>>> 2025, Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> remarked:

    Roland is continually asserting his position, without any reference to >>>>> sources to back this up.

    And what is your reference to sources, to back up that accusation?

    Pot calling kettle black, I think.

    ItrCOs hard to reference a negative. You ought to be able to substantiate >>> your position. I canrCOt find any references in your posts, only assertions.

    You need to pay for his time if you want Roland to do the research and
    reference the sources that back up his position.

    If you want me to compile a set of references, with detailed
    explanations (because you can't be bothered to read and understand them yourself) then yes, I would charge for that, just like any other professional. A low cost provincial solicitor bills at around -u300/hr,
    but I'll do you a special rate, if you like. And no, not the -u5k a day
    that some of my barrister friends enjoy.

    In the mean time, I will continue to spend maybe two hours a week
    ProBono to post many references here for readers to wade through
    themselves. (You've had your two hours worth already, this morning).

    Although it's obviously pretty futile because having posted some of the
    most interesting/important ones here many times, the reaction from
    people whose qualifications are unreferenced, is far too often "LA, LA,
    I CAN'T HEAR YOU".

    ps. Here's a testimonial (when I left LINX), for people who can't be bothered to research my professional experience, in that particular
    sphere. 20yrs later, I've worked in many other senior roles across other industries:

    "Roland has done more than anyone else in the Internet industry to
    champion the needs of the industry within government circles. At the
    same time he has gained wide recognition from government and the
    regulator as someone whose views are respected and valued. His ability
    to see through woolly thinking shows him to be the intellectual equal of
    the best of the civil servants he has dealt with. He and his unique role will be Missed"

    Peter Walker. Director, Technology. OFTEL

    Roland, yourCOre taking all this, and possibly youself, way too seriously.

    Sam
    --
    The entity formerly known as Sam.Wilson@ed.ac.uk
    Spit the dummy to reply
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  • From Sam Wilson@ukr@dummy.wislons.fastmail.co.uk to uk.railway on Wed Oct 8 14:46:50 2025
    From Newsgroup: uk.railway

    Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> wrote:
    Sam Wilson <ukr@dummy.wislons.fastmail.co.uk> wrote:
    Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> wrote:
    Sam Wilson <ukr@dummy.wislons.fastmail.co.uk> wrote:
    Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> wrote:
    Roland Perry <roland@perry.uk> wrote:
    In message <108jkpp$3slus$1@dont-email.me>, at 06:38:49 on Tue, 26 Aug >>>>>> 2025, Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> remarked:

    Roland is continually asserting his position, without any reference to >>>>>>> sources to back this up.

    And what is your reference to sources, to back up that accusation? >>>>>>
    Pot calling kettle black, I think.

    ItrCOs hard to reference a negative. You ought to be able to substantiate >>>>> your position. I canrCOt find any references in your posts, only assertions.

    You need to pay for his time if you want Roland to do the research and >>>> reference the sources that back up his position.


    Perhaps we should double the fees for his learned posts here?

    Ten times would be worth every penny!

    WonrCOt such extravagant fees give him delusions of grandeur?

    [Looks sceptically over glasses] rCLGiverCY?

    Sam
    --
    The entity formerly known as Sam.Wilson@ed.ac.uk
    Spit the dummy to reply
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  • From Roland Perry@roland@perry.uk to uk.railway on Wed Oct 8 16:41:25 2025
    From Newsgroup: uk.railway

    In message <10c5tgn$1lh2t$1@dont-email.me>, at 14:46:47 on Wed, 8 Oct
    2025, Sam Wilson <ukr@dummy.wislons.fastmail.co.uk> remarked:
    Roland Perry <roland@perry.uk> wrote:
    In message <10c3k91$13shq$1@dont-email.me>, at 17:56:49 on Tue, 7 Oct
    2025, Sam Wilson <ukr@dummy.wislons.fastmail.co.uk> remarked:
    Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> wrote:
    Roland Perry <roland@perry.uk> wrote:
    In message <108jkpp$3slus$1@dont-email.me>, at 06:38:49 on Tue, 26 Aug >>>>> 2025, Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> remarked:

    Roland is continually asserting his position, without any reference to >>>>>> sources to back this up.

    And what is your reference to sources, to back up that accusation?

    Pot calling kettle black, I think.

    ItrCOs hard to reference a negative. You ought to be able to substantiate >>>> your position. I canrCOt find any references in your posts, only >>>>assertions.

    You need to pay for his time if you want Roland to do the research and
    reference the sources that back up his position.

    If you want me to compile a set of references, with detailed
    explanations (because you can't be bothered to read and understand them
    yourself) then yes, I would charge for that, just like any other
    professional. A low cost provincial solicitor bills at around -u300/hr,
    but I'll do you a special rate, if you like. And no, not the -u5k a day
    that some of my barrister friends enjoy.

    In the mean time, I will continue to spend maybe two hours a week
    ProBono to post many references here for readers to wade through
    themselves. (You've had your two hours worth already, this morning).

    Although it's obviously pretty futile because having posted some of the
    most interesting/important ones here many times, the reaction from
    people whose qualifications are unreferenced, is far too often "LA, LA,
    I CAN'T HEAR YOU".

    ps. Here's a testimonial (when I left LINX), for people who can't be
    bothered to research my professional experience, in that particular
    sphere. 20yrs later, I've worked in many other senior roles across other
    industries:

    "Roland has done more than anyone else in the Internet industry to
    champion the needs of the industry within government circles. At the
    same time he has gained wide recognition from government and the
    regulator as someone whose views are respected and valued. His ability
    to see through woolly thinking shows him to be the intellectual equal of
    the best of the civil servants he has dealt with. He and his unique role
    will be Missed"

    Peter Walker. Director, Technology. OFTEL

    Roland, yourCOre taking all this, and possibly youself, way too seriously.

    If that's what is necessary to stem the tide of dismissive comments,
    I'll go for it.
    --
    Roland Perry
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  • From Charles Ellson@charlesellson@btinternet.com to uk.railway on Wed Oct 8 18:07:30 2025
    From Newsgroup: uk.railway

    On Wed, 8 Oct 2025 10:26:11 +0100, Roland Perry <roland@perry.uk>
    wrote:

    In message <10c59fg$1g1n6$1@dont-email.me>, at 09:04:48 on Wed, 8 Oct
    2025, Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> remarked:
    Roland Perry <roland@perry.uk> wrote:
    In message <10c3k91$13shq$1@dont-email.me>, at 17:56:49 on Tue, 7 Oct
    2025, Sam Wilson <ukr@dummy.wislons.fastmail.co.uk> remarked:
    Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> wrote:
    Roland Perry <roland@perry.uk> wrote:
    In message <108jkpp$3slus$1@dont-email.me>, at 06:38:49 on Tue, 26 Aug >>>>>> 2025, Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> remarked:

    Roland is continually asserting his position, without any reference to >>>>>>> sources to back this up.

    And what is your reference to sources, to back up that accusation? >>>>>>
    Pot calling kettle black, I think.

    ItAs hard to reference a negative. You ought to be able to substantiate >>>>> your position. I canAt find any references in your posts, only >>>>>assertions.

    You need to pay for his time if you want Roland to do the research and >>>> reference the sources that back up his position.

    If you want me to compile a set of references, with detailed
    explanations (because you can't be bothered to read and understand them
    yourself) then yes, I would charge for that, just like any other
    professional. A low cost provincial solicitor bills at around u300/hr,
    but I'll do you a special rate, if you like. And no, not the u5k a day
    that some of my barrister friends enjoy.

    In the mean time, I will continue to spend maybe two hours a week
    ProBono to post many references here for readers to wade through
    themselves. (You've had your two hours worth already, this morning).

    Although it's obviously pretty futile because having posted some of the
    most interesting/important ones here many times, the reaction from
    people whose qualifications are unreferenced, is far too often "LA, LA,
    I CAN'T HEAR YOU".

    ps. Here's a testimonial (when I left LINX), for people who can't be
    bothered to research my professional experience, in that particular
    sphere. 20yrs later, I've worked in many other senior roles across other >>> industries:

    "Roland has done more than anyone else in the Internet industry to
    champion the needs of the industry within government circles. At the
    same time he has gained wide recognition from government and the
    regulator as someone whose views are respected and valued. His ability
    to see through woolly thinking shows him to be the intellectual equal of >>> the best of the civil servants he has dealt with. He and his unique role >>> will be Missed"

    Peter Walker. Director, Technology. OFTEL

    None of the above answers the point that you never reference your >>assertions that fitting beams across roads, other than attached to the >>bridges themselves, is illegal.

    I have referenced the rules in question several times. Indeed I
    originally spent about a day researching it and providing links and >analysis. However, I keep getting "LA, LA I CAN'T HEAR YOU", and am >completely fed up with the whole thing.

    You also get the references to the legislation permitting obstructions
    of any type (implicitly limited by lawfulness, possible collateral
    damage and actual necessity).
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