jet@karazm.math.uh.edu (J. Eric Townsend) (11/05/90)
In article <1990Nov4.035527.20292@wolves.uucp> ggw%wolves@cs.duke.edu (Gregory G. Woodbury) writes: >In a different context (or even in a different mood) >I would think it quite hilarious, since I am no great respecter of >conventions myself. > The historical reference is PRECISELY why I did not find this >particularly funny or amusing. In this case, it was satire not meant to be that humorous. I was more interested in trying to get people to *wake up* and look at where we're headed. While writing it, I didn't laugh or say "wow, this'll get a million yucks." -- J. Eric Townsend Internet: jet@uh.edu Bitnet: jet@UHOU Systems Manager - University of Houston Dept. of Mathematics - (713) 749-2120 EastEnders list: eastender@karazm.math.uh.edu Skate UNIX(r)