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From: faigin@sdcrdcf.UUCP (Daniel P Faigin)
Newsgroups: news.sysadmin,misc.legal
Subject: Re: Larry Lippman chokes on his own words
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Date: Wed, 7-Oct-87 12:52:45 EDT
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Larry:

You are a poster whose opinion on technical issues I admire and
respect greatly. However, this battle with Mark Smith has gotten
out of hand.

One bit of advice, sir: Let it go.

Consider. You are have a much more derogatory effect on your good
name with this continual battle of postings that Mark ever did. I
venture to say that 99% of the net ignored what Mark said about
you, why can't you.

I, too, have gotten into these pissing matches. You usually don't
win, and you come out looking like a fool. 

If you wish to pursue legal action, then do so. If you took the
time and trouble, you should be able to find what you want.
Consider: Mark proably lives in the SF Bay area, as evidenced by
Mark's application in person to have an account on UCBVAX. Mark
probably drives (consult the DMV), may have a phone number (call
411) and probably has other evidence. If it is worth that much
trouble to you. 

I find the best approach, however, to people like this is to
remain calm, rational, and to live your own life. Let those who
you feel have offended be on their own; why give them the
pleasure of your reaction.

Let it go.

Daniel
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