Phil's post was but clearly off topic. Agreed, off-topic chatter on the list
should be kept to a minimum, however, Phil's post was well-intentioned and he
DID use the *OT* warning in the subject line...so IMHO your curiosity just
got the better of you.
The appropriate response would have been the Delete key.
My $.02
Craig Carter
In a message dated 3/12/01 10:18:50 AM Pacific Standard Time,
ambradley@yahoo.com writes:
> I initially resisted the nearly overwhelming urge to reply but after
> the second (and now third by the time I actully sent this) message am
> going to do it anyway. I may regret this later if I find out I'm alone
> and shunned, but if that's the price I have to pay...
>
> I understand that some people are greedy, gullible, mentally
> incompetent, stupid, or lonely enough - or a combination of the above -
> to fall for these scams and I appreciate the government warning me and
> the media following up on it in print, television and radio. However,
> this list just doesn't seem like the right place.
>
> We discuss Datsun Roadsters and I completely understand getting off on
> tangents about other Datsun/Nissan cars, different convertibles,
> collectible cars, places to drive, etc. But to me, this has no
> connection with Datsun Roadsters at all.
>
> Am I alone?
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