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September 30, 2005
Return of the Plonk
A long long time ago in a USENET group far away, blackfolks were under attack.
And me and the boys who had it up to here with the trolling and idiocy determined that we wouldn't be distracted by knuckleheads who didn't contribute constructively. But that didn't stop them from posting trash all over the place. It turns out that trolls have found their way here and so they must be dealt with. So for a few of you it's too late, but for those of you who would dare, here's fair warning.
I don't delete comments unless they're spam. I've made only one exception to that rule since day one. That's about 1 in 5000 comments grotesque enough to get on my last nerve. But if you want to test me, here are the guidelines.
Say something really stupid, foul and insulting that defies logic, common sense and restraint.
Make all kinds of spelling mistakes.
Have no real email address.
Do this about three times.
When you hear the sound of a PLONK! That is a troll being dropped off the face of my planet.
I'm trying to run a grownup show here. Go find another wall for your tags.
Posted by mbowen at September 30, 2005 07:46 PM
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From September 2003:
Anyone who knows anything about the Old School mucisally, knows Philippe Wynn. He had to be R&B's greatest lyrical improvisor. . . . He had the kind of rap none have heard before nor since.
I was feeling nostalgic and "googled" Philippe Wynn. Did not find much but did find your comment above. I have been saying that about PW ever since I saw the Spinners at the Circle Star Theater sometime back in the 70s. Philippe captured me right then and there. To hear him via radio or other box gadget is one gratifying. But to see him perform on stage was an exponentially higher experience. I was very sorry to hear of his death on stage in Oakland; and I lived there at the time.
Exploring your website, I read your current rant about dedicated investigative journalists and the brief tribute to Gary Webb. I second that emotion.
Posted by: Joyes B at September 30, 2005 08:58 PM
It turns out that we've been spelling his name wrong. It's 'Wynne' with an e at the end.
I found a live recording of him from a friend's collection which blew my mind. He was doing voice imitations of Al Green, Otis Redding and Sam Cook. Amazing.
Posted by: Cobb at September 30, 2005 09:47 PM