On 12/1/05, James Newton, Host wrote: > > The bottom line is, think before you post. Use appropriate tags. Trim > > original text in replies. Stay on topic. Avoid top posting. > > If someone got > > on your nerves, e-mail him/her offlist. When in doubt, don't > > post. Wash your > > hands before returning to work. Oh yeah, and make sure to > > start a new thread > > with a new message. :-) > > Excellent advice. For more, see: > > http://www.piclist.com/techref/legalese.htm > What is this? http://www.piclist.com/techref/legalese.htm It is quite small so I take the liberty to copy it here. I honestly think my English is not good enough to fully appreciate the relationship between [OT] moderation and the disclaimer. Can someone help? Regards, Xiaofan http://www.piclist.com/techref/legalese.htm Disclaimer: This product is meant for educational purposes only. Any resemblance to real persons living or dead is purely coincidental. Void where prohibited. Some assembly required. 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