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From: rdw2030@venus.tamu.edu (WIDRIG, RAQUEL DAWN)
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Subject: ROT13
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Date: 6 Jul 90 06:52:22 GMT
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What is the original purpose for the use of ROT13 with newsgroups?  I saw some
profanities posted elsewhere and they were done in ROT13 format to prevent
anyone from seeing them that didn't absolutley want to.  But I'm sure there is
a more practical use for it!

Anyone??

Mark C. Lowe - KB5III