Why flame (was Re: who pays for USENET)

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From: Tarl Neustaedter
Date: Tue, 29 Sep 1992 01:49

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In article <1992Sep28.232847.1502@jato.jpl.nasa.gov>, dave@jato.jpl.nasa.gov (Dave Hayes) writes:
> [...]
> This is exactly my point. It costs <some cost> to reproach people, and if
> there is no benefit derived (as you have seen), then why bother?

On the off-chance that the reproachee and other interested readers might
learn something. In some circles, this is known as "feedback".
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         Tarl Neustaedter	tarl@sw.stratus.com
         Marlboro, Mass.	Stratus Computer
Disclaimer: My employer is not responsible for my opinions.

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Subject: Why flame (was Re: who pays for USENET)
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