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From: kline@uiucuxc.UUCP
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Subject: Re: Re: 'Hi, I'm shy...' - (nf)
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Date: Sun, 7-Aug-83 03:34:27 EDT
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uiucuxc!kline    Aug  3 02:30:00 1983

   Agreed. Computer networks are probably the very most
uninhibited of all forms of communication. I say things on
these notesfiles that I'd NEVER bring up face-to-face or on
the phone or even in a letter.

   One of my first contributions to this notesfile concerned
the local RJEnet, an IBM-based network of campus remote
printer/punch stations staffed by undergraduates. The RJEnet
had an interactive message-sending capability, and
conversations abounded. The things that were said in those
conversations! Feelings hurt, romances made and destroyed,
and gross misunderstandings were very commonplace. And I
think it's because no one was afraid much of what they said.
After all, you can't see the other person's face or even
hear his voice, so why should you give a damn what you say
to him?

   *sigh*. And to think I was once caught up in all that. I
think the only reason that doesn't happen in here is because
of the great time delay inherent in all USENET transactions.

Charley Kline, U of I CSO.
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