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From: kline@uiucuxc.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.singles
Subject: Re: Orphaned Response
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Date: Tue, 19-Feb-85 19:25:00 EST
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Posted: Tue Feb 19 19:25:00 1985
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Nf-From: uiucuxc!kline    Feb 19 18:25:00 1985


   If my information is correct, the first BITNET marriage happened a couple
weeks into this semester. The respective parties were at MAINE and at UMRVMA
(that's the University of Missouri for you Usenetters). 

   I've been involved in computer relationships, both over the local RJE
network and on the BITNET. I've met some terrific friends, a possible SO,
and some real dicks too. I think the "be careful" warning really applies.
But YES, you can develop very satisfying relationships with people. Things
come out easier through your fingers than verbally, I'm sure. And YES, you
CAN wind up in love with someone very far away. It's happened to several
people I know quite well on the BITNET.

   Netcon '85 (the second biannual BITNET convention) is in New York City
the weekend of 30 May. We expect almost 200 people.

   And what am I doing this spring break? Taking a tour of the East coast...
JHUVM, CUNYVM, CORNELLC, PSUVM. Yes, I'm a strong advocate of these kinds of
relationships. They're some of the best things that ever happen.


Charley Kline
University of Illinois Computing Services Office