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From: daw1@rduxb.UUCP (WILLIAMS)
Newsgroups: net.news,net.misc,net.flame
Subject: Re: USENET frowning upon graphics in signatures
Message-ID: <790@rduxb.UUCP>
Date: Sat, 12-Oct-85 13:28:32 EDT
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Posted: Sat Oct 12 13:28:32 1985
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> To my dismay, our site received a message regarding a change
> to the rules for posting to Usenet.
> 
> The most recent change is as follows:
> 
> > most definitely frowned upon. DO NOT include drawings, pictures,
> > maps, or other graphics in your signature -- it is not the
> > appropriate place for such material and viewed as rude by
> > other readers.
 
	I think those bozos who quote excessive amounts from
articles are inappropriate and viewed as rude! Actually someone
probably has a severe case of ".signature envy" over Todd's
face and instituted the rule :-) Next thing you know smiley face
will be outlawed :-(

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