From: wlnk_ltd@uhura.cc.rochester.edu (Brian Willnecker)
Newsgroups: soc.culture.pakistan
Subject: Re: "My" Previous Post
Date: 16 Nov 92 17:57:14 GMT
Organization: University of Rochester - Rochester, New York

In <1992Nov16.103947.6370@gw.wmich.edu> x90kamali1@gw.wmich.edu writes:

>In article <1992Nov15.221558.9285@galileo.cc.rochester.edu>, wlnk_ltd@uhura.cc.rochester.edu (Brian Willnecker) writes:
>> 
>> Today, I received a phone call from one of my classmates that "I" had posted
>> a letter stating "Death to Pakistan".  This was news to me, and I am
>> writing my apology here for any offense that was taken.
>> 
>> Yesterday, I was logged into a public access terminal with several sessions
>> open at one time (using an IBM compatible and Windows).  Apparently, I
>> forgot to close one of my communcations sessions, and, since the computers
>> never get turned off, somebody obviously took advantage of an open account
>> and abused it and my reputation.
>> 
>> I assure you that I had nothing to do with the offensive posting.  Actions
>> of this sort are completely out of line with my character, and several of my
>> friends are willing to attest to this if need be.  In fact,
>> I do not even subscribe to soc.culture.pakistan, so I do not know why I
>> would ever post there in the first place.
>> 
>> I do not know who abused my account, but whoever did was completely immature
>> and irresponsible.  I know that one can call me irresponsible for forgetting
>> to close my account, but this person's actions go far beyond acceptable or
>> adult-like.
>> 
>> I too am embarrassed to think that there are people at this University who
>> would commit such an injustice to me, to the readers of the newsgroup, and
>> to all Pakistanis.
>> 
>> Once again, I extend my regrets, and apologize to anyone who was offended by
>> the previous posting.  
>> 
>> I hope that this is all that has been done with my account, and that this
>> marks the end of any repurcussions.
>> 
>> Most sincerely,
>> Brian Willnecker
>> wlnk_ltd@uhura.cc.rochester.edu
>> 
>> -- 
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>> * Brian Willnecker                   : "You can blow out a candle,         *
>> * wlnk_ltd@uhura.cc.rochester.edu    :  but you can't blow out a fire"  PG *
>> ****************************************************************************

>Then how come the ending message is the same. That guy also knows
>how to write the phrase exactly the same way you have written here.

>May be some body kick your bud very hard.


>--SHAKIR
>        [ALWAYS LOOKING ON BRIGTER SIDE].

The ending of the message is called a .signature.  My .mailrc is setup so
that every time I mail anything (including postings to newsgroups), my
.signature is automatically appended.  When the anonymous abuser posted the
offensive letter, my .signature was automatically appended.  This is why
both endings look the same [same file].

Please understand.

Most sincerely, 
Brian Willnecker
wlnk_ltd@uhura.cc.rochester.edu
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* Brian Willnecker                   : "You can blow out a candle,         *
* wlnk_ltd@uhura.cc.rochester.edu    :  but you can't blow out a fire"  PG *
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