Re: Monty Python -Inappropriate use of Internet Newsgroups
Posted in 1995
Topics: General Discussion
Andy Young <andy.young@ssc-asc.x400.gc.ca> wrote: >To: info@gr.com >Rob Broadhead <robb@gr.com> wrote: >>Don't post the script thats a little too much bandwidth, put it on an FTP >>site or let people know where they can get it. >> >Rob was referring to the entire script of the movie Monty Python and the >Search for the Holy Grail. I assume he was planning to put it on your >FTP site. This is of no concern to me, but Rob and a few others have >been using these newsgroups as an alternative to >news:alt.fan.monty-python . >I assume that your Internet Service subscribes only to work-related >newsgroups. Complaints to these few have resulted in insults and nose >thumbing. I am asking you to acquaint Rob with proper professional >conduct and appropriate use of newsgroups. > >Andy Young >Public Works & Government Services Canada Voice (Can)819-956-3090 >Ottawa, Canada Fax 819-956-5613 >andy.young@ssc-asc.x400.gc.ca > Just for the record...It is obvious to most who would actually read my post that I am not suggesting at all that I will be posting the Holy Grail script to a newsgroup or an FTP site. I have received no complaints since I have not posted to this thread previously. I would like to ask that in the future when Andy chooses to make a fool of himself that would preclude me from his group. Sorry, I just felt the need to vent, you can now return to the regular scheduled programming.... ---Rob ---------------------------- Rob Broadhead robb@gr.com Product Development Greenbrier & Russel Software http://www.gr.com/ ----------------------------