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Re: lynx-dev stop the insanity...
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dickey |
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Re: lynx-dev stop the insanity... |
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Wed, 12 May 1999 17:06:25 -0400 (EDT) |
>
> On Wed, 12 May 1999, Larry W. Virden wrote:
>
> > Arguments based on analogies seldom persuade anyone. Not only that, but
> > analogies can be twisted for either side - to counter the latest arguments
> > about
> > the book - one might say that rather than the arguments against the patch
> > being an attempt to prevent anyone from receiving the gift, the argument is
> > to prevent the cost and trouble of dumping 237 (k bytes of source)
> > pound/liter
> > of 'junk mail' on those users who will never want it... As you can see,
> > these types of arguments can get out of hand...
> >
> > I hope that we can either move on at this point or at least that others
> > will voice their opinion regarding whether the functionality in question
> > should be added to the standard distribution.
>
> In order this to be done, users should inspect the topic of discussion.
> This
> can forced :( by releasing another prerelease of lynx.
As long as we're arguing, I'll keep resyncing your patch, but I note that
it's been evolving (under development).
-- I expect to have pre.3 done tonight or in the morning.
> > --
> > Larry W. Virden <URL: mailto:address@hidden>
> > <URL: http://www.purl.org/NET/lvirden/> <*> O- "No one is what he seems."
> > Unless explicitly stated to the contrary, nothing in this posting should
> > be construed as representing my employer's opinions.
> >
>
> Best regards,
> -Vlad
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