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From: woodwick9526@iscsvax.uni.edu
Newsgroups: alt.personals
Subject: IT'S ME (please read)
Date: 17 Aug 92 16:16:31 -0500
Organization: University of Northern Iowa

Hello there all.  It sure is nice to see that even though I have been away for
the entire summer( more or less) That you guys still haven't changed a bit.
There's the dweebs who choose to vent their frustrations out at anyone whom
they choose, there are also those who become offended and then the battle
begins.  But, I think with mixed feelings that if these dorks weren't here then
a lot of us out here would have nothing interesting to complain about.  Well,
Catherine, I haven't gotten to read all of the scoop on the flames you've
gotten but, I think that you are right.  Each person should use their common
sense when they write to a national listing such as this.  Duh? Well, there's
my 2 cents worth love it or leave it.  I don't care anymore.  
And for those of you who are still WHINNING. I have one thing to say to you:
GROW UP AND DEAL WITH IT!  
Thank you for your time and consideration.
                All sensible persons out there  Send me some e mail I am
really bored.
                        See ya in the funny pages,
                                Woody

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From: ap.3953@cupid.sai.com
Subject: SWM interested in meeting WOMEN in Columbus, OH
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Organization: EZ-Intro Contact Service
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 92 11:45:42 GMT
X-Iso: SF


Hi,

I'm interested in meeting attractive, intelligent women around the Columbus,
OH area.  If this describes you, read on!

I'm a slim, muscular, good-looking guy, 23.  I'm looking for passionate women
into dancing, fitness, and intelligent conversation.  I enjoy exercising,
reading, watching movies, and cooking.

Women only need respond.  It's not that I have anything against gay men -
I think it's GREAT that people are free enough to express their personal
desires.  It's just not my cup of tea...

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From: ap.3733@cupid.sai.com
Subject: GWM, Central Ohio area
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Date: Thu, 13 Aug 92 12:16:45 GMT
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...mid 20's, seeking a GWM for physical gratification and friendship.  You
must be a clean-cut non-smoker, and someone willing to show a newcomer the 
ropes.  You won't be disappointed.

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From: reidyj@CS.ORST.EDU (Jay Reidy)
Subject: Re: anonymous harassment (was: I'll tell you why there aren't any wome...)
Organization: Computer Science Dept., Oregon State University
Date: Sat, 22 Aug 1992 01:35:10 GMT

In article <JBW.92Aug19222742@bigbird.bu.edu> jbw@bigbird.bu.edu (Joe Wells) writes:
>
>A weirdo can do all of that anyway, *without sending e-mail*.  Whether a
>weirdo sends anonymous e-mail to the poster of an anonymous ad is separate
>from whether the weirdo tries to track the poster down.
>

With your attitude, you'd probably post somethink like 'Well, gee, if I were
black, I wouldn't find the word nigger offensive....'

Wake up pal.  There are too many women out there who have had to suffer too
much BS for entirely too long.  Of course, now that we have a Supreme Court
justice who'se in to sexual harrasment, I guess it's ok.


Newsgroups: alt.personals,alt.personals.ads
From: ap.3956@cupid.sai.com
Subject: Asian Male seeks Females for PLATONIC (honest!) Penpals
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Organization: EZ-Intro Contact Service
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 92 11:47:06 GMT
X-Iso: sf

Hi!

I'm a busy 26yr-old asian male looking to relieve some school/work/life stress
by casual correspondence with intelligent penpals (21+ yr. preferred).
(Maybe even completely anonymously!)

No hidden agendas.  I'm looking for strictly platonic relationships as I have
more than enough of the "other thing" right now.

p.s. I wouldn't mind mutual commiseration with a fellow sufferer of the
operating-at-1000%-of-rated-capacity syndrome...

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From: MacGyver <ASDXPLR@MVS.UCC.OKSTATE.EDU>
Subject: re: Anyone???this friday
Organization: Oklahoma State University Computer Center
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 1992 20:33:00 GMT

Noralen

     list your email address.  This is not private enough.

                      MacGyver
Organization: The American University - University Computing Center
Date: Tuesday, 18 Aug 1992 19:30:27 EDT
From: Jennie Suckney <JSUCKNE@auvm.american.edu>
Newsgroups: alt.personals
Subject: Re: SM ISO SF Friend

ANY nice JEWISH college guys out there wantig to talk to a JEWISH girl from MAS
S but goes to school in DC?
Newsgroups: alt.personals
From: short@vxdesy.desy.de
Subject: Re: OTHERS ON 3RD SHIFT???
Organization: (DESY, Hamburg, Germany)
Date: Fri, 14 Aug 1992 16:43:20 GMT

In article <1992Aug13.043307.7114@samba.oit.unc.edu>, excited@med.unc.edu (Wally German) writes:
> 
> Wally German
> 
> "To sleep perchance to dream, for some must watch while others sleep,
>                                Shakespear, Hamlet, Act III

This quote is fictitious... Shakespeare.
From: spillane@ctron.com (Jim Spillane)
Newsgroups: alt.personals
Subject: Re: THIS IS NOT FAIR
Date: 13 Aug 92 19:45:42 GMT
Reply-To: spillane@olympus.ctron.com (Jim Spillane)
Organization: Cabletron Systems INc.

Stop your whining, you moron.  This may be part of your
problem.  Who wants to respond to someone who whines
about how unfair life is?  Get used to it and grow up.

What a loser.

-White Knight
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From: dld@cs.monash.edu.au (Friend's behalf)
Subject: 30yoSWM moving to L.A. from Australia
Summary: 30yoAustralian SWM moving to L.A. seeks like female
Keywords: SWM, L.A., Los Angeles, Australia, music, films, travel, conversation
Organization: Computer Science, Monash University, Australia
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1992 00:07:54 GMT

   I am posting the message below on behalf of a friend.  Please direct
(non-anonymous) responses to my account, and I will forward them on.

(Should you prefer to reply anonymously, please (get a friend/colleague to)
reply to me asking me to re-post my friend's ad anonymously.)

*********************************** Friend's ad follows ***********************

SWM (Single White Male), 30, moving to L.A. from Australia to academic job.
Like music, films, travel, conversation.  Hoping to meet woman with similar
interests.                                                                  ___
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From: ap.233@cupid.sai.com
Subject: LOOKING FOR A SWF IN BAY AREA!
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Date: Fri, 21 Aug 92 23:46:04 GMT
X-Iso: SF




I'm a SWM living in the Bay Area. I have not lived
around here that long and all of my friends have
girlfriends/married. I'm blond, blue eyes, 5'9",
150lbs and 28. I'm looking for a slim girl in
between the ages of 18-30. I like the beach,
water skiing and going out partying. Drop
me a line. I would love to talk to you!

Mike





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From: maineman@connection.EBay.Sun.COM (MICHAEL MAINE)
Newsgroups: alt.personals
Subject: SWM LOOKING FOR A SWF IN BAY AREA!
Date: 18 Aug 92 18:59:33 GMT
Reply-To: maineman@connection.EBay.Sun.COM
Organization: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
NNTP-Posting-Host: connection.ebay.sun.com


I'm a SWM living in the Bay Area. I have not lived
around here that long and all of my friends have
girlfriends/married. I'm blond, blue eyes, 5'9",
150lbs and 28. I'm looking for a slim girl in
between the ages of 18-30. I like the beach,
water skiing and going out partying. Drop
me a line. I would love to talk to you!

Mike
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From: ap.3471@cupid.sai.com
Subject: ISO female SanFran Bay Area Alumni
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Date: Sat, 22 Aug 92 00:01:26 GMT
X-Iso: sf


 I would like to correspond with females who
 attended high school (or grammar school) in 
 my home town, San Francisco.  Yes, I attended
 S.I. in the late 70's.  (Boy, this sounds like
  a long time ago!)  After leaving home to 
  attend college on the east coast, I have 
 seldom met any women from a Bay Area high school.
 If there are any out there (preferably single like
 I am) who would like to exchange email and 
 reminisc (sp?) about northern California ...  

Wildcats

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From: doug@lpf.umd.edu (does not exist)
Newsgroups: alt.personals,alt.sex
Subject: Re: Rai Has Been Chosen as Net.Goddess!!!  Read On...
Summary: -=-=-< humor >-=-=-
Keywords: a simple point....
Date: 17 Aug 92 19:16:36 GMT
Followup-To: so send it to some one....
Organization: who is organized?
Cc: boylan@sltg04.ljo.dec.com,noring@netcom.com


In article <1992Aug14.183421.629@nntpd.lkg.dec.com> 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!
>
>Any suggestions for the appropriate rituals and forms of worship?
>
>				- - Steve


	excuse me.....

	i like raina very much.  we talk, on occsion, via e-mail.  i 
consider her a friend or at least on friendly terms.....

	-=-=-> saying a thing does not necessarily make it so! <-=-=-
	you, or most anyone else on this group has no authority, or the
power to grant 'god/dess' status nor take it away from *anyone*!  it is
strictly a divine right, and those of us with those rights get a bit 
upset with impudent imposters and 'wanna-be 'king'- makers' who claim all
sorts of silly and frivilous authority.  beware of whom you may anger....
beware of what you ask for.... lest you receive it!  you have been warned!
	as always, i am/at:

	     doug:  <doug@eng.umd.edu> : <doug@lpf.umd.edu>

	-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-< a ghost in the machine >-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

	"presidential elections are planned distractions
	 to divert attention from the actions behind the scenes....
	 like a game of chess when the house is a mess, or
	 a petty money squabble when your marriage is in trouble,
	 or a football game when there's rioting in the street!

	 it's just another movie.....  another song and dance.....
	 another poor sucker who never had a chance!
	 it's just another captain goin' down with his ship.....
	 it's just another jerk, taking pride in his work!

				       greetings from timbuck three!
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From: ap.3696@cupid.sai.com
Subject: ISO SF
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Organization: EZ-Intro Contact Service
Date: Sat, 15 Aug 92 14:48:19 GMT
X-Iso: sf

Now that the movie's out, is it dangerous to be ISO SWF?

Actually, I'm just interested in meeting/corresponding with any
ladies.

Me:  30 yrs old; single (never married); 5'6"; 150 lbs; black hair;
     brown eyes; enjoys music (jazz, rock, classical, popular);
     likes the outdoors (hiking, camping, exploring); not afraid
     to try something new (for example:  started playing
     racquet ball, and five months later started playing golf).

     I'm located in Hawaii, if location is important to you.  Of
     course it is if I'm expecting to meet you.  However, if
     you just want to write, I'll be more than happy.  Who knows,
     someday we could get together and meet as friends.

Aloha

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From: maxi@carina.unm.edu (Michelle Reinecke)
Subject: Where Are YOU???? misha's friends
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 92 06:24:57 GMT
Organization: University of New Mexico, Albuquerque NM

I am in search of my wonderful friends who so wonderfully responded
to my non-ad. I'm referring to nigel, edward, alan, craig, cwinston,
and ivan, among others. I need more mail from you guys! I know you
are out there, but i can't respond if i don't have your mail!

Thanks to all of you for responding, and I look forward to hearing
from you soon!

For all other men who have read this far, I am a single black
female, very tall, seeking people to correspond with from any corner
of the world. i will discuss any topic, and will respond to any/all
posts sent to me. 

with empty mailbox and a lot to say,

Misha

P.S. Hey Rai, congratulations. I didn't vote before you won, nor did
I have any past experience on this net to go from, but considering 
your name appeared on every post for such a long time, i figured i
might as well extend my congrats with a smile. :-)

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From: ddose@oregon.uoregon.edu (David C Dose)
Newsgroups: alt.personals,alt.personals.ads
Subject: Re: Where's that sexy Ice Maiden at??????
Date: 14 Aug 92 16:29:22 GMT
Distribution: na
Organization: University of Oregon

In article <1992Aug13.200748.22378@Cadence.COM> jyoung@Cadence.COM (John Young) writes:

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

Sorry she melted....you know about those hot summer nights, eh?



Dave




<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<*>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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We're just two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl, year after year,
Running over the same old ground. What have you found? The same old fears.
Wish you were here.   - Pink Floyd
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From: srussell@lynx.msc.cornell.edu.UUCP (Stephen Russell,147 Bard,54648,)
Newsgroups: alt.personals,alt.sex
Subject: Re: Rai as Net.Goddess (tm)?  How About It?
Date: 13 Aug 92 00:58:28 GMT
Organization: Cornell-Materials-Science-Center
Originator: srussell@snoopy.msc.cornell.edu

From article <154m41a.noring@netcom.com>, by noring@netcom.com (Jon Noring):
> 
> Hello,
> 
> I'd like your vote on the following proposition:
> 
> "Whereas Rai has been a loyal and courteous contributing member to alt.*.
> And, whereas Rai has developed quite a following among the many men, both
> young and old alike, who frequent this electronic abode.
> And, whereas Rai starts very interesting stories.
> And, whereas Rai has very cute shoulders and an equally cute smile.
> Let it therefore be resolved that Rai will be declared Net.Goddess (tm),
> with it's privileges and obligations."
> 
> 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.

I vote 'yes'.  Whythehellnot?

> (p.s., I'm sure Rai will be declared Net.Goddess.  However, we need to define
> what her tasks as Net.Goddess will be - any suggestions?)

I'll get back to you.  ;-)

STEVE
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From: ap.3722@cupid.sai.com
Subject: AM ISO *F
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Organization: EZ-Intro Contact Service
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 92 23:54:09 GMT
X-Iso: sf

Hi,
I'm a 28 year old, Asian Indian male pursuing a doctorate in Engineering.
I'm interested in corresponding with women with compatible interests. Anyone
in the age group 25-38 W/B/A, single/divorced  is free to respond. I'll
definitely reply to all respondents.

Now for a few things about myself. I'm deeply interested in modern literature
and avant-garde cinema. I admire all the 20th century greats (Camus, Sartre
Kafka, Marquez, Llosa ...) and earlier writers (Dickens, Flaubert, Hugo
Maupassant ...). Another passion of mine is modern cinema from directors
such as Bunuel, Fassbinder, Fellini ... I love themes that explore the
"The random insanity of life in the twentieth century" to quote TIME.
I love other languages and cultures - I'm a confirmed Anglophile and
I'm taking a Spanish class too. My main goals right now are to finish
my PhD and to get back to work in either the industry or academia.

I value the simple things in life. I like quiet, pleasant company and
having discussions on my favorite subjects. I prefer character to looks
and kind hearts to coronets.

Other minor details : I'm 5 ft, 10 in, slim (125 lbs), fair, enjoy tennis,
cooking and playing practical jokes on friends. Thanks for reading through
this !

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From: noring@netcom.com (Jon Noring)
Subject: Rai as Net.Goddess (tm)?  How About It?
Date: Wed, 12 Aug 92 21:20:26 GMT
Organization: Netcom - Online Communication Services  (408 241-9760 guest) 


Hello,

I'd like your vote on the following proposition:


"Whereas Rai has been a loyal and courteous contributing member to alt.*.
And, whereas Rai has developed quite a following among the many men, both
young and old alike, who frequent this electronic abode.
And, whereas Rai starts very interesting stories.
And, whereas Rai has very cute shoulders and an equally cute smile.
Let it therefore be resolved that Rai will be declared Net.Goddess (tm),
with it's privileges and obligations."



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.


Jon Noring


(p.s., I'm sure Rai will be declared Net.Goddess.  However, we need to define
what her tasks as Net.Goddess will be - any suggestions?)


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From: ap.3892@cupid.sai.com
Subject: SWF ISO SM
Followup-To: alt.personals
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Date: Tue, 18 Aug 92 12:18:27 GMT
X-Iso: sm

After having spent too much time in graduate school and having 2 more years 
before graduating with a PhD in Engineering, I decided that it is now time to 
get a life and meet some new people.

I am a SWF, never married, no children, 28, tall, curly brown hair, brown 
eyes, and reasonably good-looking. I work out several times a week to make 
up for all the hard work my brain has to do. I do not smoke but don't mind 
moderate amounts of alcohol. 

I would like to meet people who share some of my interests, to establish
friendships, to communicate by e-mail, and if something more developed
from that I would be open to such a possibility as well. Since right now
e-mail seems to be the medium of choice, location is not important. However,
I am located in the central time zone (for the curious ones among you).

I am interested in many subjects: I used to travel a lot, I like to read
mysteries and classics, I love classical music as well as Billy Joel, Elton
John, and others. I enjoy long walks, zoos, botanical gardens, parks,
and almost everything that can be done outside. I enjoy going to concerts
and theater performances and I try to keep up with the current movie schedule.
However, I believe that watching TV is a waste of time. I like exotic food
but don't have much time to cook. I love comedy and am also a Gary Larson fan
(The Far Side).

You should be reasonably tall (>= 5'8"), mature (probably at least 25), have
a positive outlook on life, and not be too geeky.  You should be well-educated 
and fun to talk to. Smoking is an absolute no-no. Looks are not really 
important, but you should take care of yourself and be in reasonable shape.

If you are interested in finding out more about me, drop me a note and tell me
more about yourself. 

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Newsgroups: alt.personals
From: curln@pell4l23 (Noralen Curl)
Subject: Re: Anyone???this fridayafternoon - please
Organization: Allegheny College
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 1992 18:14:14 GMT

In article <1992Aug21.171101.14424@pellns.alleg.edu> curln@pell4l23  
(Noralen Curl) writes:
> I just started using newsgrazer yesterday.  Does anyone feel like  
> communicating over this system?
>                                    The Beautiful 
>                                             Noralen
Newsgroups: alt.personals
From: kimmyd@bnr.ca (Kimmy Posey P920)
Subject: Hey Lance: Maybe ...
Organization: Bell-Northern Research, BNR-RTP 
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1992 14:42:29 GMT

... I was a wee bit out o' line there.  Readin' your response again it doesn't
seem as nasty as I thought.  I musta had my early-morning-bad-mood glasses on!
If you were just attempting to be humorous I apologize for jumpin' into 
SuperDefensiveMode!.  I'm a little gun shy from dookin' it out in alt.rape.

KimmyD
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From: jbw@bigbird.bu.edu (Joe Wells)
Newsgroups: alt.personals,alt.society.civil-liberty
Subject: Re: internet abuse & its affects
Date: 12 Aug 92 15:37:47 GMT
 <1992Aug11.184727.22904@usenet.ins.cwru.edu> <14985@claris.com>
Followup-To: alt.society.civil-liberty
Organization: Boston University Computer Science Department
In-reply-to: mike_steiner@qm.claris.com's message of 11 Aug 92 20:51:21 GMT

[Followups to alt.society.civil-liberty.]

In article <14985@claris.com> mike_steiner@qm.claris.com (Mike Steiner) writes:

   Access to internet is not a right; it is a privelege, and as such, it can
   be revoked for cause.

I think this misses the point.  Yes, Internet access is not currently a
right.  However, it *should* be a right, and we should try to make that
happen.  The Internet is an increasingly important place for public
discussion and free speech, and everyone should have access to it, not
just those who can afford it.

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