RE: fake news and the SFBA newsletter

From: Edward W. Scott (shred@netcom.com-DeleteThis)
Date: Mon Aug 21 1995 - 10:48:34 PDT


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From: "Edward W. Scott" <shred@netcom.com-DeleteThis>
Subject: RE: fake news and the SFBA newsletter 
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I completely disagree. Based on past history (anyone remember the
"Skeeter Eater" article?) I suspected Luigi's ploy at the time, and sent
him mail to that effect at the time. I don't think that creative
imaginations should be stifled, just because some folks can't take a joke.
This list and other ramblings in rec.wind, etc... would be mighty boring
places (and for the most part, are already) without some levity to perk
things up a bit. I'm saddened that guys like Uncle Iggy, and Luigi don't
post more.

I think the SFBA fucked up by not checking it out (i.e. reading the Merc.)
before publishing it. After all, the Internet is free (more or less), and
you get what you pay for. Everyting should be taken with a grain or salt
(no pun intended), and that includes anything posted on this list, rec.wind,
etc...

-shrEd
Ed Scott
shred@netcom.com-DeleteThis

On Mon, 21 Aug 1995, David O. Hoagland wrote:

> I suggest you rethink who is the complete doofus here. I read the article
> and thought the idea was fairly ludicrous, but it seemed plausible
> considering the sites some people will sail in. You must be aware that this
> listserver is primarily used by SFBA members and is likely to be
> monitored closely by the newsletter people. I suggest you find better
> things to do with your time or at least work on your sense of parody.
> It was neither funny nor clear that it was a parody. Result: a waste of
> limited space in the newsletter.
>
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> Name: Dave Hoagland San Francisco Newspaper Agency
> E-mail: hoagland@sfgate.com-DeleteThis Tel (415) 477-7422
> 08/21/95 10:12:19
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