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From: render@uiucdcsb.Uiuc.ARPA
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Subject: Re: Kelvin stinks!!!!!!!!!!!
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Date: Thu, 29-Aug-85 12:25:00 EDT
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 Written by robertsl@stolaf.UUCP: 
> I think Kelvin Thompson is a nogood p**pyb*tt.  He is really
> unsophisticated and immature and should go back where he came from.  He's a
> nincompoop who can't even tell good movies from bad ones.  I side with all the
> grownups who say he doesn't know what he's talking about.  In fact, I learned
> some passwords and managed to crash his computer, so you won't have to worry
> for a while about dumb ol' Kelvin.

I will assume that this is an attempt by someone who thinks he is clever to
post a satirical response in the manner of Kelvin Thompson.  You have 
succeeded.  It sucks.  (God help us all if this guy is for real!)

I am not a fan of Thompson, but seeing the latest postings concerning his
reviews, I have to defend him.  Some people on the net seem to find KT a
lucid, amusing writer.  Others (myself, included) do not.  He is attempting
something which is very difficult to do well and an aquired taste at best.  If
you enjoy his writing, good for you.  If you do not, ignore him.  If no one
likes him, it will soon become obvious from the total lack of response.  If he
does this purely for attention, this will halt his reviews.  If, on the other
hand, he is serious about writing satirical reviews, he will work to improve
them.  This would hopefully lead him to correct what some see as flaws in his
writing, and he could possibly become a widely-liked contributor.  Lord knows
we could use a good satirist or two on the net.   Now, can we stop spouting
off about Kelvin Thompson and get on with it?

                                     Hal Render
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