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From: gerlach@greyrock.mso.colostate.edu (Scott Gerlach)
Subject: Re: Worf's son
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1992 23:29:27 GMT
Organization: Computer Training & Support Services, Colorado State University

In article <5086@unixhub.SLAC.Stanford.EDU> krieger@egnext3.SLAC.Stanford.EDU (Karen Krieger) writes:

>I am in the process of naming a litter of puppies and would appreciate it  
>if any of you could tell me the name of Worf's son. (Someone told me Worf  
>also has a brother?) What is Data's brother's name? 

Worf's son:  Alexander
Worf's brother:  Kurn
Worf's father:  Mogh
Data's brother:  Lore
Data's "father": Noonian Soong
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From: jjs31811@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu (diva)
Newsgroups: alt.personals
Subject: GBM Central IL ISO BiWM
Summary: gwm
Keywords: gwm
Date: 12 Aug 92 23:40:34 GMT
Organization: University of Illinois at Urbana


 Curious black male looking for a curious bisexual masculine white male
 in the Champaign-Urbana area for HOT, FUN, SAFE, SEX...!!!!!



 Diva
 jjs31811@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu
Newsgroups: alt.personals
From: joarder.bbs@cybernet.cse.fau.edu
Subject: I need a caring friend
Organization: Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton
Date: Sun, 23 Aug 1992 04:15:02 GMT

As the horizon     dimly lit and
    Saffron sunset glew
Albatros shrieked    seaguls fluttering
    Soaring high they flew
Waves rolling      waves crawling
    Footprints on dry sand
Solitary walker    whistles plaintive
    Walks on on this land.

I am in search of a single female who is witty, sharp and friendly
(no age limit, race and national origin - trivial).

I am an erudite graduate student, writer, painter and thinker.

Please drop me a line if you are that lonely woman who needs an
authentic caring friendship.

Thank you.
Newsgroups: alt.personals
From: williamf@umbc1.umbc.edu
Subject: RE: Rai as Net.Goddess (tm)?  How About It?
Organization: University of Maryland Baltimore County
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1992 18:06:58 GMT

In a previous article, lynx@terapin.com (Debbie Caraway) wrote:
>In article <BsxIED.CLA@acsu.buffalo.edu>, micsteve@ubvmsd.cc.buffalo.edu (Steve
>Vlaovic) writes:
>>Net Goddess?!?!?  What are you guys drunk?  Sure she can write an
>>ok story (just take it out of the schlocky romance novels), but Net
>>Goddess?  I think you guys are stretching it to far.  I think she is
>>conning you with her smile.  I might vote "yes" to something less
>>severe, but not Net Goddess
>>
>>I vote no.
>>(Sorry Rai)
>>
>>
>>The Scrapper
>Perhaps something more rude, but definitely not goddess.  She's not the kind of
>person I would respect.  After reading some of her posts, I'm beginning to
>think she in part did deserve some of that lewd e-mail.  She seems to cater
>to that.  goddess of the drewling dweebs perhaps.

  OUCH!!.  If you can't find anything good to say about someone then an
  UNSOLICITED personal attack is WORSE than nothing at all.  C'mon, Deb, act
  your age.  I can't recall ONE piece of 'lewd e-mail' coming out of 
  Purdue.  Geez, these personal attacks is why this newsgroup breaks out into
  these stupid flamewars...
                 repenitent former flamer..
Newsgroups: alt.personals,soc.penpals,alt.personals.ad
From: highway@wam.umd.edu (Acolyte of the "CENSORED" Ways)
Subject: 10001010 10011011 11011001 10111101
Summary: Nice Guy looking.
Originator: highway@rac2.wam.umd.edu
Organization: Olympus Police ESWAT || Central Management Bureau (AEGIS)
Distribution: usa
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 1992 06:02:04 GMT


Nothing kinky, nothing torrid, unless you're looking for that, then
write me and I'll see what I can do to accomodate you.

Relationship starts with communication so I would like to have some
kind of email feedback and play it from there.

I'm looking for a single available female in the DC/VA/MD area that
is into spending time snuggling, take a movie once in a while and/or
spending a quiet evening with each other.

I am an asian male (moved to the states when I was very young so I have
no asian accent).  I have the normal black hair and dark brown eyes.
I'm about 6 feet tall and a large body frame (not fat).  I love Monty
Python movies/performances and most british comedies.  I am also a
Medieval re-creationalist.  I'm currently 23 years old and seeking
female between 19-25 years of age.  Race has no bearing, I'm just looking
for someone to eventually enjoy sharing my/her life with.

I don't have any "real" preference for what type of music I like.  I love
listening to "They Might Be Giants", "Peter Murphy", "Queensryche", 
"The Soup Dragons", "Lightning Seeds" and many other modern pop type of
music.

This invitation is generally directed at the females of the DC/VA/MD
area, but also to anyone that is willing to take a little risk and
get to know me.

If you're curious and would like to talk about getting together or
just start some kind of friendship first, please email my alias.  You
won't regret it, what do you have to lose.

Thanks.
@}`-,---
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Univ of Maryland in College Park, MD | Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity
From: cross@andromeda.rutgers.edu (C. Ross)
Newsgroups: alt.personals
Subject: SBM
Date: 13 Aug 92 23:36:36 GMT
Organization: Rutgers Univ., New Brunswick, N.J.

SINGLE, INDEPENDENT, INTELLIGENT, BLACK MALE WISHES TO CORRESPOND
WITH SAME.

If you can identify with the following, do not hesitate to e-mail
a response to my post.

The ability to communicate openly and honestly is an important factor.
If you feel as though you have this ability, we have lift off.

Discretion, another important factor plays an important role.
The ability to exercise discretion along with a come what may 
attitude would be a plus.

Other factors taken into consideration are, one's sense of security
and independence.

If you feel that these are some of your very own qualities then, run
don't walk to your nearest terminal and respond to my post.

PEACE
From: puter@no1home.nashvil.ingr.com (PuterDude)
Subject: Re: A Question of Everybody (was Re: Any married women out there?)
Organization: None, today. Thank you.
Date: Thu, 6 Aug 1992 15:13:34 GMT

In article <g4tmtdj.noring@netcom.com> noring@netcom.com (Jon Noring) writes:
>In article shulick@navajo.ucs.indiana.edu, Mr. Sam Hulick writes:
>
>>In article bz175@cleveland.Freenet.Edu, Mr. Tony Cardon writes:
>
>>>Married white male seeking to correspond with lonely or unstatisfied married
>>>women...  Come on, bring out the wild woman in you and let's have some fun!
>
>>How scary.  To think that one would so blatantly cheat on his or her
>>spouse.  I bet you wouldn't let your wife know about this.  Of course not.

	[much more deleted]
>
>And now a question to everybody about a hypothetical situation:
>
>Just from the statistics of the situation, and the lack of further information
>in the original post, Mr. Hulick is probably correct in his ASSUMPTION that
>the gentleman who posted the original ad is in a "closed" marriage.  However,
>what would you say if it was further stated in the ad that his marriage were
>"open" by mutual agreement of both partners?  Before answering that, I'd
>encourage everybody to read a bunch of postings from the last few weeks from
>the newsgroup 'alt.polyamory' to get alternate perspectives on this issue
>which is more and more coming out into the open and generating a lot of
>interest and discussion.

	Good point, Jon. I'll take it a little farther. Who's business is
it what kind of marriage he is in? As I understand it, alt.personals
allows *ANYONE* to post. There are _ALL_ kinds of people that read
this newsgroup. I am sure the original poster will receive replies 
that will be along the lines of what he is looking for.

	People should not make moral judgements. Before you know it,
we'll get another flamewar with _some_ type of people involved,
whether they're black, married, gay, short, etc...   :)

P.S. I'm still _diseased_! And lovin' every inch of... I mean, every
minute of it...  ;-]

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Newsgroups: alt.personals
From: mikeb@igor.tamri.com (Mike Bracanovic)
Subject: Re: Rai as net.goddess: YES!
Organization: TOSHIBA America MRI, South San Francisco, CA
Date: Fri, 14 Aug 92 16:01:58 GMT

In article <1992Aug13.053707.7164@wariat.org> sjsobol@wariat.org (Steven J. Sobol) writes:
>I like reading her posts. She sounds like a terrific lady.
>
>-sjs.

Yea and for sure, Murphy was optimist. There are much better looking ladies
in Cleveland, don't you know.
>
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Newsgroups: alt.personals,alt.personals.ads
From: jyoung@Cadence.COM (John Young)
Subject: Where's that sexy Ice Maiden at??????
Organization: Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Distribution: na
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1992 20:07:48 GMT

Where's that sexy Ice Maiden at????



Newsgroups: alt.personals,alt.personals.ads
From: ap.3707@cupid.sai.com
Subject: SWM iso SWF in Bay Area
Followup-To: alt.personals
X-Ecs-Version: ECS 1.0
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Organization: EZ-Intro Contact Service
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 92 22:03:40 GMT
X-Iso: sf


Hello Ladies!

I don't believe we can really *know* each other until we talk
in person, but since these personal ads act as a screening
process, I'll be honest and to the point. I think you'll
know whether you want to talk to me after reading this.....

I am a 100% "straight" SWM, 37 years old; 6'2" tall, and 190 pounds.
I'm a Native Californian of Italian/Swiss Descent, with brown eyes and
longer wavy brown hair. I've been involved in several relationships,
but have never been married. I have no children and do not wish to
raise a family, but I am open to meeting someone who may already
have kids. 

I live in Santa Clara County, and work as an Electronic professional,
but I am *not* an engineer! :) I'm financially stable and able to
do pretty much as I please. I'm well-educated, but constantly learning
more about life everyday. I like to laugh and have fun - I consider
myself to be a young-at-heart romantic. I am currently a light smoker
(I only smoke outdoors, and hope to quit soon), and a *responsible*
drinker. I know I just lost some of you right there, but I want to
be totally honest - no games. 

I'm looking for a very special woman - one that wants to be treated
as a lady but also as an equal; a woman who knows what she wants in
life and in her man; a woman who is independent, honest, open, trusting,
and likes to share good times together - from a walk on a beach to
a cozy cuddle in front of the fireplace; a woman who likes to be
romanced, but is not afraid of being the romancer either! And this
very unique lady must also be able to communicate - IMHO the most
important aspect of a relationship.

I'm not afraid of commitment, but I've lived enough of life to
know not to rush into serious relationships. (Believe me...I've
learned *that* lesson!) I'm comfortable being friends first with
no sexual pressures. I am eventually looking for a lifetime partner
who would not only be my lover, but also my best friend. When I
commit to someone I commit 100% of myself and am completely monogamous.

One additional note: I come from a very close family that I consider
to be among my greatest blessings. Anyone who knows me well will also
know my family. (No one has complained yet!)

If ya still wanna talk, then I'd luv to hear from you! 




 






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From: ap.3272@cupid.sai.com
Subject: Australian SWM ISO SF
Followup-To: alt.personals
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Date: Tue, 18 Aug 92 03:27:57 GMT
X-Iso: sf

	I am a 21yo Post-Graduate student in Mechanical Engineering. I am looking for a single female for e-mail correspondence.
	I am interested in cycling, swimming and fast cars. I enjoy going out and raging as well as staying at home with a good book.
	If you think you would be interested in getting to know me, e-mail me at

	ap3272@cupid.sai.com

	This is my first post, so I hope it worked properly.

	See ya,

			Drew

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From: dld@cs.monash.edu.au (Pablo Neruda)
Newsgroups: alt.personals
Subject: Pablo Neruda  -  He never flew with Garuda
Keywords: Pablo, Picasso, not a, Neruda, Garuda
Date: 19 Aug 92 08:23:55 GMT
Organization: Computer Science, Monash University, Australia

Does anyone know whether Pablo Neruda ever flew with Garuda?

(I can not make rhymes all the times.)

- dld.
Newsgroups: alt.personals,alt.sex
From: wcstom@alfred.carleton.ca (Tom Hamill)
Subject: Re: Rai as Net.Goddess (tm)?  How About It?
Followup-To: alt.personals,alt.sex
Organization: Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1992 19:55:08 GMT

In article hardman@throb.mcws.fidonet.org (Bill Hardman) writes:
>> noring@netcom.com (Jon Noring) writes:
>
>> Please vote as soon as possible.  With the authority vested in me by my
>> mother, I will declare her Net.Goddess if I get more than 10 yes votes.
>
>Ok, I vote yes.
>
Have you read alt.personals, or do you just crosspost to it?  Rai
seems to have more sense than all you dweebs combined--she posted that
she wanted nothing to with the 'net.goddess' thing that Mr. Noring has
tried to force on her.  This net.goddess silliness is almost as
hilarious as the Penthouse FORUM summary threads on alt.sex.stories.

---tom

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Newsgroups: alt.personals,alt.personals.ads
From: ap.1687@cupid.sai.com
Subject: SWM in DC/VA ISO S*F
Followup-To: alt.personals
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Date: Tue, 18 Aug 92 02:16:48 GMT
X-Iso: SF



SWM, 23, scientist employed in defense industry, active rugby 
player (big, gentle teddy bear with a few rough edges), art
buff, poet wannabee seeks SF, age/race never important, to 
play mind games and make my life more interesting.  Child
like attitude a must.  Lets do crazy things just to do them.
Spend the day touring art museums, playing frisbee on the mall,
looking at pictures in an art book, and writting silly notes.


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From: lynx@terapin.com (Debbie Caraway)
Newsgroups: alt.personals
Subject: Re: Rai as Net.Goddess (tm)?  How About It?
Date: 17 Aug 92 12:32:36 PST
Organization: BBS

In article <1992Aug14.154446.8167@igor.tamri.com>, mikeb@igor.tamri.com (Mike
Bracanovic) writes:
>In article <BsxM1D.Hrx@watserv1.uwaterloo.ca> mjanzen@healthy.uwaterloo.ca
(Mich
>ael Edward Janzen) writes:
>>In article <BsxIED.CLA@acsu.buffalo.edu> micsteve@ubvmsd.cc.buffalo.edu
(Steve 
>Vlaovic) writes:
>>>Net Goddess?!?!?  What are you guys drunk?  Sure she can write an
>>>ok story (just take it out of the schlocky romance novels), but Net
>>>Goddess?  I think you guys are stretching it to far.  I think she is
>>>conning you with her smile.  I might vote "yes" to something less
>>>severe, but not Net Goddess
>>>
>>>I vote no.
>>>(Sorry Rai)
>>
>>Maybe Net.demi.goddess?
>       It seems to me that some percentage of you dudes on the net are
>totaly horny bunch of geeks. Get a life, get a grip on you self and most
>important, get out and get a date. Goddes, heh I'm so shure.
>
>

----

Well here's one girl leaving this newsgroup when I finish this set of posts.  I
figure she's a slut and if that's what revered, I'm not interested.  As far as
her getting lewd mail; it's what she deserved.  Don't bother flaming me, I'm
over 250 e-mail letters behind.  In general I'm kind of bored with the net, at
least as exemplified by this pathetic newsgroup.  I know, there are worse.  The
ad and reply stuff was kinda fun, but it can get overwhelming if you don't have
full net options to sort.  While, I will keep in touch with some people, and
will have access, my interest here is waning and I have lesst time and
tolerance for this.  I think the slut queen coranation was the last straw
folks.  I know there are some neat people out there who don't post, 'cuz I've
received some mail from nice people.   Hopefully you'll find what your looking
for.
Newsgroups: alt.personals,alt.personals.ads
From: ap.3880@cupid.sai.com
Subject: BM in S.E. Mich. ISO same
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Date: Sat, 22 Aug 92 11:09:04 GMT
X-Iso: bm

I'm 35, 5'11" Bi White Male seeking same in S.E. Michigan.
Please drop me a line.

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From: puter@no1home.nashvil.ingr.com (PuterDude)
Subject: Re: Vaseline?!
Followup-To: an article
Summary: Oh boy...
Keywords: Keywords? I need no stinkin' keywords!
Organization: None, today. Thank you.
Date: Thu, 6 Aug 1992 18:10:30 GMT

>> (Anisa Alnoor Aldoubosh) does some interesting things with her editor...
>????  Like what?

Oh, deletin' came to my mind. :)

>>>Wher did yew say yew wer from PuterDude?  Nashville?
>>Nope. People who write me know where I am "from". I presently *live*
>>in Nashville.
>Oh - okay.  Just trying to imitate those good ole' Southern folks.
>Didn't know it didn't apply to you.

Nope, It sure don't. Bein' from Ky., I have what is called a Ky. drawl.
Here in Nashville is where you here the Suthun Slang.

>>>Don't thay teach ya'll sex edewcation down thar?
>>I checked at MTSU, Vandy, and a few others. That course is not offered.
>>Would you like to cum... (Oops, keyboard-slip-of-the-tongue) on down
>>here and teach a personal class? Or do you not have the proper
>>credentials and experience?

>What is MTSU and Vandy?
	Colleges (Middle Tennessee State University and Vanderbilt
University).

>  You mean freudian slip? 
	Or the light colored one that PuterGal (at-the-moment) wears.

> I thought you were
>in lack of basic formal education when you asked the previous question.
	The previous question? You mean "Would you like to cum on down
here and teach a personal class?"? How would this show that I have no
basic formal education?  *perplexed look*

>If you are looking for *experience*, I couldn't help you out.  Doesn't
>everyone learn sex ed in high school?
	Not me. I was in high school when they still pledged allegiance
to the flag and said a prayer every morning. "Sex Ed" was taught in
biology in the form of the "birds and the bees". My "Sex Ed" was taught
in the back seat of a '69 GTO Judge.

>But what is PuterDude?
	That, my dear, is a burnin' question in the minds of millions of 
people. Even mine.  :)

	If I had to guess (which I do), I would break it down thusly...

Puter (slang for computer) and Dude (generic male term)

	So, it may just seem that it is a sociopath of the male species
that has somethin' to do with 'puters.   ;-]

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Xref: sparky alt.personals:17410 alt.personals.ads:1136
From: ap.3774@cupid.sai.com
Newsgroups: alt.personals,alt.personals.ads
Subject: BiM ISO BiM/GM
Date: 14 Aug 92 12:09:30 GMT
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Organization: EZ-Intro Contact Service
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X-Iso: bm


	Hiya guys,
		Well, this will be my second posting to try and find
	a friend or partner.  The last time I posted, I didn't know
	the format so I didn't many responses.  I did receive some
	though...unfortunately none of the guys were serious.
	I'm looking for a friend near where I am.  I'm 5'6",
	130lbs, blk hair, brw eyes, clean shaven, smooth, 28"waist,
	36"chest, work out a lot, and have a good sense of humor.
	I like guys who are fit, no femmes or overweights please,
	around 18 - 27, 5'5" to 5'10", dark to light hair with medium
	complexion.  I'm from Jersey City, New Jersey.
	Never had a relationship before.  If nothing else, let's be
	friends.


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From: noring@netcom.com (Jon Noring)
Newsgroups: alt.personals,alt.sex
Subject: Re: Rai Has Been Chosen as Net.Goddess!!!  Read On...
Date: 14 Aug 92 19:41:37 GMT
Organization: Netcom - Online Communication Services  (408 241-9760 guest)

In article boylan@sltg04.ljo.dec.com (Steve Boylan) writes:
>In article <7w6m3mq.noring@netcom.com>, noring@netcom.com (Jon Noring) writes:
>> 
>> ***************************************************************************
>>     Rai is officially declared to be the first Net.Goddess of Alt.Land
>> ***************************************************************************
>> 
>> All Hail Our New Net.Goddess!
>
>Whoa - slow DOWN!  You've clearly not followed the recent conversations
>in alt.*.  There are at least 3 Net.Goddesses in alt.pagan alone.
>
>On the other hand, I'd be happy to welcome Rai as another Goddess in
>the alt.pantheon!

Holy Toledo!  You mean there's more?  But, have they gone through a democratic
vote, or were they proclaimed by fiat?

Who are they, btw?

Jon

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