Re: OMG!

[Quantum Cat <quantum-no-spam@cotse.com>]

This isn't for you, Pule.  ;)

 *> There is a small group of cranks whose only interest in the Apple II
 *> platform is alleged copyright infringement. 

There is a small group of cranks whose only interest in the Apple II platform is 
collecting warez.

 *> They clutter up the newsgroup with inane flamewars and lengthy debates
 *> about the technical details of copyright law, and some vandalize websites
 *> and do their best to get ftp sites shut down. 

They clutter up the newsgroup with inane flamewars and lengthy rationalizations 
about the technical details of their thieving, and establish websites and ftp 
sites where other maggots of their ilk can download stolen materials.

 *> If allowed, they will monopolize the newsgroup and disrupt its true
 *> function, the preservation of the Apple II platform by answering questions
 *> and helping each other.

If allowed, they will monopolize the newsgroup and disrupt its true
function, the preservation of the Apple II platform by answering questions
and helping each other.

 *> The only effective way of dealing with them is to ignore them.

The only effective way of dealing with them is to shine a light on their evil 
ways and watch them scurry away like the cockroaches they are.

 *>   I advise all readers to killfile or block their posts, whatever method
 *> works with your newsreader. 

I advise all readers to remember who these nasty pirates are and avoid them and 
their evil deeds.  Perhaps drop a line to their ISP objecting to their ftp sites.  

 *> For example, using Outlook Express 5, just select a post from an offender
 *> and select "Message" at the top of the application, then "Block Sender"
 *> from the drop down menu. That's it! The effect of this over time is that
 *> the net kooks get ignored, which is like putting salt on a slug.

Nothing annoys a Turlette more than someone objecting to their thieving.  It's 
like putting salt on a slug.  

 *>  It's a death sentence, because net kooks thrive on attention. 

There will be scum always.  But that doesn't mean the moral person should just 
throw up their hands and quit.  That means they win.  And besides.  It's fun to 
raz them.  ;)

 *> I cheerfully encourage them to block my posts too, I'd prefer that our
 *> universes never share any space.

Hmmm... Pule never has posted anything worth killfiling over.  *yawn*

 *>  >  Also, where is the 'message' by quantum.cat? It is Spring,
 *> > and my garden needs some manure.
 *> >

 *> Some messages take a while to arrive, and some never do. I'd advise against
 *> using cat droppings in your garden, though. Too toxic. -Paul

Heh heh...  Looking for a snack, Pule?

Quantum Cat

Vogons for a Turlette Free Apple II Community!