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Absurd -- a bit more explanation

  • 1.  Absurd -- a bit more explanation

    Posted 01-08-1998 12:49
    I thought my last warning message regarding Scott Ott's "Absurd"
    posting warrants some explanation. I received the following message
    from Scott Ott:

    Dear Charlie,
    I'm trying to send a noack norepro command to the listserv
    MG-ED-DV and my e-mail software keeps telling me the address
    has been crossed out. The reason I'm doing so is because I fear
    that the list and I may get into an endless loop. My e-mail software
    is automatically sending a reply to any one who requests excerpts
    from the Management of the Absurd book. Your list sends me an
    acknowledgement with the word "absurd" in it, and that triggers my
    automatic reply. I don't want to get into a reply war with the list.
    Do I need to do something to prevent this?
    Grace & Peace,
    Scott Ott

    Well!? I hesitate to characterize this situation but have attempted to
    address it in several technical ways.
    Cybercollegially,
    Charlie Wankel
    netmaster mg-ed-dv