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IP: Re: Resolution of the "fagcancel" flap
From: Dave Farber <farber () central cis upenn edu>
Date: Thu, 26 Sep 1996 00:52:23 -0400
To: Dave Farber <farber () central cis upenn edu> From: Brian McWilliams <bmcw () redbud mv com> Subject: Re: IP: Resolution of the "fagcancel" flap Dave: The cancelbot flap is actually far from resolved. Thanks to Declan's early warning, PC World Online has investigated the newsgroup cancellations. In our RealAudio newscast for Wednesday, 9/25, we report on the matter in some detail. http://www.pcworld.com/newsradio Turns out that the attack may not simply be the work of a bigot/racist. It's the latest shot in a battle between the self-appointed netizens who monitor and cancel newsgroup "spams," and those who believe the "cancel cabal" should be cut down at the knees. Brian McWilliams PC World News Radio brian_mcwilliams () pcworld com
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