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From: ewan@uw-june (Ewan Tempero)
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Subject: Re: Re: Rules for reading SF-Lovers. ( actually about slang )
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Date: Wed, 9-Oct-85 19:27:27 EDT
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>>> Anyone else, particularly long-time SFL'ers, have some favorite rules?

>>   Rule 8: No pooftas!

> I believe that's "poofters," which I believe is Aussie slang for a gay male.

The meaning is definiately correct, the origin...I think came from England
from a long way back...
-- 
            Ewan

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