> -----Original Message-----
> From: Trevor Page [SMTP:trevor.page@PACE.CO.UK]
> Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2002 8:25 AM
> To:   PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
> Subject:      Re: [OT]:Bitscope
>
> Umm, actually, I also changed the tag in my 'Bitscope' post from [PIC] to
> [OT].
>
> And yet, I still got sent this:
>
> >Dear=clueless one
> >You=are being gently flamed because in your
> >post= http://www.piclist.com/postbot.asp?id=piclist\2002\02\13\094559a
> >you=continued a boring useless stupid thread
> >you+discussed=a subject that was entirely off topic with out an off topic
> >tag
> >In=the future, you may wish
> >to=allow boring and useless threads to die
> >I=would like to suggest that, for the common good,
> >you=read the FAQ (frequently asked questions) list for the group
> >and=that you familiarize yourself with the concept
> >of=succinctness
> >Please=save this message and review it occasionally to determine your
> >progress toward
> >being=a less annoying member of Internet society
> >Thank=you for taking the time to read this proforma flame.
>
> Considering myself a reasonably good member of the internet society, I'm
> rather offended to have received this, especially since I was one of few
> who
> actually adhered to the list rules.
>
> Still, it's an honest mistake. I'm eternally grateful for this invaluable
> resource the admins provide for us.
>
> Trevor (clueless)
>
> Maybe it was too OT for [OT]? :o)
>
I don't blame you for being offended, it's an offensive email.  If this
email was written to try and guide people into using the topic tags
correctly, then whoever wrote this needs the "clueless" tag themselves.  The
patronising and inflammatory nature of this is most likely to make people
leave the list rather than to take notice of tag rules.  I'm pretty stunned
to be honest.

Mike

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