Re: lynx-dev stop the insanity...

[dickey]

> 
> On Wed, 12 May 1999, Larry W. Virden wrote: 
>  
> > Arguments based on analogies seldom persuade anyone.  Not only that, but 
> > analogies can be twisted for either side - to counter the latest arguments 
> > about 
> > the book - one might say that rather than the arguments against the patch 
> > being an attempt to prevent anyone from receiving the gift, the argument is 
> > to prevent the cost and trouble of dumping 237 (k bytes of source) 
> > pound/liter 
> > of 'junk mail' on those users who will never want it...  As you can see, 
> > these types of arguments can get out of hand... 
> >  
> > I hope that we can either move on at this point or at least that others  
> > will voice their opinion regarding whether the functionality in question 
> > should be added to the standard distribution. 
>   
>   In order this to be done, users should inspect the topic of discussion. 
> This 
> can forced :(  by releasing another prerelease of lynx. 

As long as we're arguing, I'll keep resyncing your patch, but I note that
it's been evolving (under development).

-- I expect to have pre.3 done tonight or in the morning.
   
> > --  
> > Larry W. Virden                 <URL: mailto:address@hidden> 
> > <URL: http://www.purl.org/NET/lvirden/> <*> O- "No one is what he seems." 
> > Unless explicitly stated to the contrary, nothing in this posting should  
> > be construed as representing my employer's opinions. 
> >  
>  
>  Best regards, 
>   -Vlad 


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