Halemano -- I'd almost be sorry for how you have been so abused and mistreated by at least one mod -- almost. But since you write about how you have been so misunderstood and abused -- not to mention how you write that your primary purpose of writing is to make sure TRUTH WILL OUT (especially when it comes to Maui) -- a few responses:
Well, this is fun, isn't it? please quote where I "write about how I have been so misunderstood and abused." I personally do not remember ever typing such drivel, but I will await your proof...
a. I started diving in Maui in the late 60's (prior to your birth?) -- and I can tell you that MY LYING EYES prove to me there are fewer reef fish. OK, not a study.
As we have made a dive together I will take this as a compliment due to the fact that my second summer of diving was the "summer of love." You ain't kidding about those lying eyes...
b. You wrote: This non-response is, apparently, the object of your ire and your prime example of abuse.
How's your reading comprehension? I quoted Diver0001 and then gave what I considered an example of what Diver0001 typed. I am still wondering why people keep saying I claimed anything having to do with abuse...
BUT, you also wrote: This is, you go on to write, "The Big Lie" pushed by the abusing mod on the poor Maui instructor who stands (and writes) for TRUTH on SB.
This is all petty grand standing as far as I'm concerned...
OK, let's take a look at what that poor Mod wrote:
a. First statement is that of the Mod's observation that in five years, the number of fish seen at Molokini Crater is declining. This IS a statement of fact -- the Moderator is stating seeing fewer fish over a five year period at the Crater.
I will agree to agree that "Each year we have gone, there seem to be fewer fish and more dead coral" is in fact an opinion based on non-scientific observation. If one's first dives at Molokini are very early in one's diving career, can those observations be directly compared to the observations of a highly trained diver 5 years later?
b. Second statement is that there are studies of reef fish off of Maui showing declining populations. Note -- there is no specific reference to Molokini in this statement.
It is all in the same paragraph; fish and coral "seem" to be declining at Molokini, shore diving is just as good, I'm not the only one, "fish studies" support my "claims"....
The only study of Molokini shows stable coral cover, studies show the shore dive sites are in decline, how does this support the claims???
Now, HM, for another quote from ONE WHO WRITES ONLY THE TRUTH:
Hmmm, is there, perhaps, some problem with Halemano's ability to comprehend a post? (And did I mention the Mod wrote about the study AFTER a sentence referring to shore diving off Maui?)
Oh, and here is some more food for thought:
Yes, here is some more food for thought; I would love for you to please post some more of what you consider to be examples of my problems comprehending posts...
So, what do we really have here from Halemano:
a. An inability to comprehend the English language.
b. An arrogance of belief that only HE "Knows The Truth" and can spread The Word on SB.
c. A lack of knowledge of the subject matter at hand.
d. A general lack of charm -- and who knows what else.
HM -- feel free to put me on ignore as I am NOT a mod. Me, I tend to at least glance through your posts (at least on threads of general interest to me) if for no other reason than to see what BS you are spewing next!
I have no intention of putting either of you on ignore; another of my main reasons for coming to SB is the entertainment and you are definitely among the most entertaining members.
As far as your little "name calling" list, I am begging everyone to please not report your post because then this post would not exist. You weren't perchance near a mirror when you typed that last part, were you???
