In message of Sat, 14 Jan 2006
14:27:58 in uk.transport.london, RedAspect
writes

[snip]

You are of course correct in saying that I am an activist member of the RMT
and that I have the web site www.computerbitz.co.uk.

So what?

You fragment your internet protocol identity. That is your choice. I see
no benefit to you. I see a disbenefit to those, like me, who are too
lazy or too naive to integrate the identities.


However you are quite wrong to link me with the "pseudonym" (the correct
name for this on newsgroups and forums is by the way 'Nick' or 'Nickname')
dom1234.

In what sense "correct"?


It is usual for members of newsgroups and forums to use a Nick so what's the
big deal. I have never denied that the Nick 'RedAspect' is indeed me. In
fact all I have done is to remain silent until now when you and others have
indulged in speculation.

I see a problem in your use of multiple identities.


While we on the subject and before your rather childish imagination runs
wild I am also the Webmaster for www.acrossthetracks.co.uk. This web site is
not owned by me but I did design it and I host it free for the ATT editorial
team. The editorial team comprise RMT, ASLEF and TSSA members. All UK
railways are represented and we invite contributions from anyone who works
on these railways. (Proof will be required)

I had a quick look and found it useful. I have a problem with the lack
of sources of solid facts in the current dispute. First, I view the
agreement on a pretend 35 hour week as a conspiracy against London. I
have no problem with unions in that. Union leaders have a duty to their
members; their duty to the commonality is minimal. I see it alleged that
that agreement traded 200 jobs and now about 500 are threatened. I would
appreciate authoritative URLs confirming those "facts". I take exception
to the random shutting of ticket offices because the machines are an
inadequate replacement for the staff. If ticketing is simplified and
forward buying gives no price saving and ..., there is no need for
ticket office staff. It has yet to happen. I expect ASLEF, RMT and TSSA
to resist change damaging to their members and TFL to push for change.
OTOH, I find it incredible that the current dispute is about safety.


Now if everybody would like to line up and undress the interrogation and
intimate searches start at 6pm. By order,Nick Cooper.

Whoever he is.

Quite so.

I have seen it alleged that about 1300 of 4000 affected workers balloted
for the current industrial inaction. ISTR, a similar proportion of votes
were for the Labour party at the last election.

Please fight with all your might for your cause. I will help where I see
you being ineffective. e.g. multi-posting rather than cross-posting.

I have seen it suggested that transport workers should have no right to
take industrial action. That right can be removed by legislation as it
was for the police - ISTR after a 24 hour strike in Liverpool in 1919
during which the murder rate rocketed. I suspect you could live with the
loss of such rights in exchange for subsidised housing, retirement after
30 years service, etc.
http://www.socialistparty.org.uk/liverpool/index.html?l2.htm has a
perspective on those times which may accord with your opinions.

KBO!
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Walter Briscoe