Re: [humorix] This will stop, one way or another.

[Thomas Corriher <corriher@bellsouth.net>]

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On Sat, 25 Nov 2000, Rik van Riel wrote:

> You're being rude, abusive and voice threats towards
> other users. Do you have ANY reason why I shouldn't
> complain to your ISP to have YOUR account yanked?

Go ahead and try.  Knock yourself out, if you think you
have that much pull with Bellsouth.

> Don't get me wrong, I appreciate it when people try
> to help rid a mailing list of some wrong things that
> are happening, but doing it with email as abusive and
> rude as your message is really unacceptable...

It was being kind, actually.  The persons involved were
asked repeatedly to stop and they continued.  They
disregarded those requests.  I was giving them warning
of what could (and probably would) happen.  I realize
they are probably decent folk who are just suffering
from newbism.  Nevertheless, they were warned for their
own protection.  I really don't care if that bothers you.
I really do not care in the slightest.  I have been on
the Internet long enough to know what is, and isn't,
expected as a Netizen.  If you are still angry, it is
because you do not understand, or you chose not to
understand.

Now... get away from the computer for about 10 minutes...
take some deep breaths... and think about it.  

It is also kinda funny that you sent 2 copies of this
message to 2 different lists.  (I couldn't resist)

I want everyone to know that I am replying publically
because the original letter was posted publically.
One's honor must be defended in public, when it is
under attack.  I shall not respond to these messages
in public again, for the sake of the public.  I think
an exception is required in this case.  I appologize
for any annoying noise that I may have generated.


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