VCF East makes The Economist

From: John Foust <jfoust_at_threedee.com>
Date: Mon Aug 6 15:17:43 2001

At 03:55 PM 8/6/01 -0400, R. D. Davis wrote:
>If it did, then it wouldn't have published that drivel. It was an
>example, pure and simple, of incompetent journalism. If they don't
>know enough about computers to understand that not all computers and
>operating systems crash frequently, and are otherwise as unreliable as
>Microsoft rubbish, then they have no business printing computer
>related articles.

I know the English language can be subtle and all, especially when
written by a Brit and read by a resident of the US, but I do not see
where you're coming from. I fail to see where your over-the-top
ranting is justified by such an innocuous article.

It was clear to me the author was talking about today's most commonly
used computers. He wasn't trying to state that these old computers
must crash and virus. For his lead paragraph, he used a common
perception of today's computers users: that crashes and viruses
are not actions that make most people love their computers, but
gee, look at these geeks who like old computers. I'm surprised
he didn't mention trainspotting.

I think the VCF should be glad for the publicity in such a highly
regarded magazine. I'd rather be there than Wired any day.

>So they can get attempt to get some marketing info. from cookies on my
>system, right? Crawl back into your gutter, gutterball.

Yes. The VCF article was a trick designed to steal cookies from
the highly valuable demographic group of those who collect computers
that are more than ten years old. And it will also add fluoride
to your water. And it's my fault they use cookies, so flame away.

Let's talk about something fun, like how many times Sellam
has taken Christine Finn to lunch, or vice-versa.

- John
Received on Mon Aug 06 2001 - 15:17:43 BST