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From: bch@unc.UUCP
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Subject: Re: referencing material off the net. - (nf)
Message-ID: <6373@unc.UUCP>
Date: Wed, 7-Dec-83 23:57:01 EST
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Posted: Wed Dec  7 23:57:01 1983
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Personal communication is often referenced in formal papers.  It such
cases, however, the person being quoted is generally informed as to
what is being cited and for what purpose.  I sure would hate to be
taken by surprise someday by seeing one of my articles in print!  (Fat
Chance, Howes.)  Seriously, the citee should have the chance to refuse
citation if at all possible.
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					Byron Howes
					UNC - Chapel Hill
					(decvax!duke!unc!bch)