Sam's Instructions in Private Email (fwd)

From: Wirehead Prime <wirehead_at_retrocomputing.com>
Date: Wed Mar 18 17:37:53 1998

Don't say I didn't warn you Sam. I do not see in the FAQ that
discussions relating to the operation of the mailing list are off-topic...
especially when such discussions are started by you suggesting that the
list should die and be replaced by a list under your control.
  
I do see that *BILL WHITSON* is the operator of the mailing list and not you.

I am glad to see, at least in THIS particular message, you've
discontinued using foul language. Please not, however, in general you
post more foul language than I do supposedly off-topic messages.

Perhaps you will continue to reduce your use of foul language and add to
that the elimination of your harassment of me, insults directed at the
mailing list and the discontinuation of your self-appointed police
activities.

Anthony Clifton - Wirehead

 ---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 14:23:53 -0800 (PST)
From: Sam Ismail <dastar_at_wco.com>
To: Wirehead Prime <wirehead_at_www.retrocomputing.com>
Subject: Re: Sam's Instructions in Private Email


Once again, you are egregiously off-topic. Once again, allow me to quote
the FAQ so that perhaps you will begin to understand that the message you
posted is not acceptable discussion material.


1.1 What is ClassicCmp?

It's a mailing list for the discussion of classic computers. Topics center
on collection, restoration, and operation. It is also an appropriate place
for stories and reminiscences of classic computers. Lofty discussions
dealing with the philosophical and/or metaphysical aspects of computers are
often better handled in private e-mail.

1.4 Who runs this thing?

That would be me, Bill Whitson - email bcw_at_u.washington.edu.

2.10 Can I use obscene language in my posts?

Yes. Although I'm sure many people would prefer you did not. A number of
people have complained about this. I'm not going to outlaw swearing - now
that I've informed you that it bothers people you can make your choice.

> I gave you fair warning that I would post your private emails and, if
> they do not discontinue IMMEDIATELY, I will do so in every case so that
> others can see that you are simply a bully and nothing more.
Received on Wed Mar 18 1998 - 17:37:53 GMT