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Subject: Re: [9fans] nsf funding research into better (operating) systems
Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2004 00:00:53 -0700
From: Skip Tavakkolian <9nut@9netics.com>
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> If people really do still type this stuff, then I'm guessing that they
> do it for reasons other than those normally cited!

I have this theory that things like chat and SMS provide some
protection from having to tell the truth -- the truth that may be
apparent (although not spoken) in face-to-face or over-the-phone
talks.