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From: sr@u1100a.UUCP (Steven Radtke)
Newsgroups: net.followup,net.flame
Subject: Re: This article ought not belong here.
Message-ID: <640@u1100a.UUCP>
Date: Thu, 12-Apr-84 11:09:55 EST
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Posted: Thu Apr 12 11:09:55 1984
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I hope we don't often see Mark Horton offered as a counter-example for
appropriate behavior on the net. I think that he bends over backwards
to try to get a consensus of opinion before taking action. It has
been my experience that continued rational, polite behavior in the
face of a horde of conflicting demands is exhausting. Mark has
undertaken a messy job and I would guess that he does this with
substantial amounts of his own time, rather than having this job
assigned to him by his employer. Even though he is a self-appointed
guardian, he is doing well at defining his function and I appreciate that he
takes the time to try to keep a semblance of order. I don't always respond to
articles I feel are improperly posted, because I rely on other people to do so.
I feel that usually it is a tiresome chore, about as interesting as reading a
man page aloud to a user who is either too dumb or too lazy to do this for
her/himself.

The net is a strange creature and is experiencing
tremendous growth. Mark shows respect for its history and traditions,
and foresight in anticipating its needs tomorrow. He brings considerable
talent to these tasks. I think the net would have great difficulty if
he and the other key individuals just let the thing drop.

I have never met Mark, but I wanted him to hear a note of appreciation.
Perhaps there should be a newsgroup for anyone who wants to do the same,
because I'm sure that a lot of USENET readers agree.

signed
Mark's mother ( no not really, :-) )

signed
Steven Radtke ( really ! )
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