wduke@cogeco.ca wrote:

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>>From: Chuck Findlay <xtarutaru@netscape.net>
>>Date: Sat, 26 Nov 2005 13:21:38 -0400
>>To: port-mac68k <port-mac68k@netbsd.org>
>>Subject: Re: Netbsd/mac68k irc channel?
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>>wduke@cogeco.ca wrote:
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>>>>From: Chuck Findlay <xtarutaru@netscape.net>
>>>>Date: Sat, 26 Nov 2005 10:46:17 -0400
>>>>To: port-mac68k <port-mac68k@netbsd.org>
>>>>Subject: Netbsd/mac68k irc channel?
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>>>>Hey, i was just wondering if there was a netbsd/mac68k channel. I know
>>>>theres a #netbsd somewhere, but what about #netbsd/mac68k? if not, i
>>>>created one on irc.blitzed.org.
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>>>>-Chuck Findlay
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>>>Cool!  I had installed BitchX on a couple of my machines and thought, "Now,
>>>what am I going to use this for?"  And the only IRC channel that I could
>>>think of was #Applefritter on irc.freenode.net.
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>>>Well, needless to say, the #Applefritter IRC channel is NOT a place where I
>>>want to be.  Considering I've been banished from the Applefritter forums, I
>>>think it best that I stay clear away from that fascist regime.
>>>
>>>Regards,
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>>>William
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>>>If you're curious, I was banished from Applefritter because I asked the
>>>wrong question.  I asked Tom, "What were you thinking?"   Just kidding!
>>>
>>>Seriously though, I was banished from Applefritter for asking the wrong
>>>question.  One of the Applefritter admins pointed out in a public
>>>discussion, that Applefritter has a policy of releasing a users personal
>>>information, if the information is requested.  I simply asked Tom Owad if
>>>Applefritter had ever divulged my personal information.  I further added
>>>that Tom Owad could be placing himself in a position of liability for
>>>releasing personal information without cause or consent.
>>>
>>>What was Tom Owads reaction to my question?
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>>>He deactivated my account on Applefritter and told the other admins to have
>>>no further communication with me.  I'm thinking, "Excuse me?"  Who the hell
>>>does Tom Owad think he is?  Hitler?
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>>:o tough luck XD
>>anyway, my nick on irc.blitzed.org is chuck and my bot (running on my
>>quadra!) is findbot.
>>just /msg me sometime, altough im afk quite often, decerating christmas
>>tree :)
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>I'm glad that you explained that to me.  Cuz, quite honestly, I never would
>have figured out how to send a message to someone in IRC.  It's not because
>I'm stupid, it's just because I have no intention of reading the
>documentation.  Why?  Because I really have no interest in IRC or chat.
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>So, then, the question becomes thus:  Why did I install BitchX?  Was it
>because of the name?  Was it because I just wanted to be able to use
>vulgarity with impunity?   No!  Not at all, silly.
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>I installed BitchX because I saw it in a screen shot and I thought that it
>looked really cool.  Of course, I soon discovered that it was not BitchX
>that looked really cool, but, rather, the theme of the Window Manager.  So,
>it is extremely unlikely that I will participate in any IRC chat, but I
>might just lurk and garner any information I might deem useful.  ;)
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>Besides, with the right theme set, in the right window manager (or desktop
>environment), BitchX, or any IRC client for that matter, can look really
>cool just sitting there scrolling senseless drivel up the window. :)
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>As for my being banished from the Applefritter forums, it's not really such
>tough luck.  I mean, I'd rather not be present in a place that does not
>respect my privacy.  And if Tom Owad things that it's easier to avoid
>liability by banning the offended users, as opposed to ceasing a rather
>retarded policy, I say to Tom Owad and his admins the following, "Good
>riddance!"
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if u didnt install bitchx, but want to chat on irc, try 
http://cgiirc.blitzed.org :D
BTW dont try running cgiirc on a 68k mac, it REALY REALY SLOW XD