SPAM - RFC from list admin

From: Douglas Quebbeman <dhquebbeman_at_theestopinalgroup.com>
Date: Thu Feb 21 12:02:49 2002

> > I would like to see some reasonably strict moderation, so we can cut out
> > all of the off topic stuff before it (always) gets out of hand. Off topic,
> > meaning Microsoft/AOL bashing, PeeCees, cars (antique or otherwise),
>
> Not to be picky, but:
>
> AOLs early (still bad) software ran on _on topic machines_
>
> Microsofts early (still bad) software ran on _on topic machines_
>
> PeeCees (I assume in the IBM sense) older than 10 years, are,
> according to the FAQ, and no matter how much you or I may dislike
> them _on topic machines_

Bill wasn't complaining about dull topics, just flamewars:

        * AOL SUX!
        * MICROSOFT SUX!
        * COMMODORES RULE!
      * MY PET WILL SMOKE YOUR 11/23

&c.

-dq
 
Received on Thu Feb 21 2002 - 12:02:49 GMT