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From: djo@ptsfd.UUCP (Dan'l Oakes)
Newsgroups: net.kids
Subject: Re: Spanking: An Arsonist's Apology (last word)
Message-ID: <284@ptsfd.UUCP>
Date: Wed, 5-Mar-86 19:29:56 EST
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Posted: Wed Mar  5 19:29:56 1986
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Summary: Statement of respect

In article <1181@udenva.UUCP>, fcarmody@udenva.UUCP (Prince Caspian) writes:
> People, if you didn't read my last article, PLEASE *DON'T*.
> I have not subjected myself as yet to any of the flames that are saturating/
> will saturate my mailbox.  I just realized that I had made a terrible 
> mistake in sending that last flame, to an article which unfortunately
> I didn't give more than a passing glance.  
>...
> Oh, nothing much.  Just establish a world-wide reputation as a consumate jerk
> by bringing out my dirty laundry and flaunting it.  I really apreciate the things this group has taught me.  Good parenting *is* important to me, and I *have*
> learned a lot here... I intend to keep reading, and *keep my big mouth shut*
> (and thus footless) for a good while so I can keep learning.
>
> I deserve every flame I get for this, and I know it.
> I only hope that you will forgive me, and that the classification of
> "net.jerk" is not irrevocable. :')
Sir (or should I say, Highness, as I've been a Narnian citizen for years?)

I just wanted to express my deep respect.  Anyone can say something stupid;
it takes guts to retract it.  I know; as a veteran of several foot-in-mouth
wars on FIDO, I've had to do it a few times.  May you learn what you wish.
 
Dan'l Oakes

"Kids is kids."