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From: Dimensional Traveler <dtravel@sonic.net>
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Subject: Re: Miscellaneous
Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 08:14:05 -0700
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On 10/24/2024 1:00 AM, JAB wrote:
> On 23/10/2024 15:57, Dimensional Traveler wrote:
>>>> A better fit would be comp.sys.ibm.pc.games, but....
>>>>
>>>
>>> You'd need to add ".andotherthings"
>>
>> That would be a neon sign inviting topic drift.  Topic drift doesn't 
>> need any help, it is already invincible.
> 
> I wasn't really being serious but on the topic of OT. I think a degree 
> of it is welcome as long as people don't abuse it by swamping the group 
> with their own pet issue and people general avoid contentious subjects 
> such as politics and religion. That seems to be what happens here.
> 
> There was a couple of posters over at the PC wargaming NG that used to 
> bring their somewhat obnoxious political views in at the drop of a hat. 
> I just found it ruined the group. The one I now find annoying is people 
> who think everybody is interested in US politics!

Well, we do rule the world doncha know.  :D

Plus the current campaign/election for US President is going to have 
huge repercussions for much of the world.  But I will leave it at that.

-- 
I've done good in this world. Now I'm tired and just want to be a cranky 
dirty old man.