Re: Days of the Trolls, Lurkers and other nonsense are Gone

In article <1151716206.410563.299000@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
<erniemac@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

USENET has nothing to do with using jargon. It is designed for open
puplic forums and used by ANYONE who wants to post- not just "net
addicts" !

You ignore the rich, decades-long tradition of USENET at your peril.

Mostly it is peril of being ruthlessly mocked.

Conversely, if you see someone ignoring the rich, decades-long
tradition of USENET, it is your civic duty to ruthlessly mock them.
Since there is no moderator on most USENET froups, this is the only way
to keep the uncivilized in line.

--
Jerry Kindall, Seattle, WA <http://www.jerrykindall.com/>

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