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3173
Problem with Roman Alphabet Literacy in Canada for English Ethan wrote: It's not entirely due to the irregularity of English spelling. Literacy rates were much...
paul vandenbrink
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May 2, 2004
6:16 am
3174
From: "paul vandenbrink" ... Not this brit. I've always spelled them both as "practice" and I've never been picked up on it. Hugh B...
Hugh Birkenhead
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May 2, 2004
9:36 pm
3175
... Ah, but spell it "practis" and see what happens! Okay, I'll admit I can't stand "spelling reform" efforts, such as Cut Spelling and other more or less...
Ethan
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May 3, 2004
3:59 am
3176
This is not exactly on topic, but I think you will see where I am coming from. Illiteracy and Poverty in U.S.A More than 20% of adults read at or below a fifth...
paul vandenbrink
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May 6, 2004
5:24 pm
3177
Hello This company really helped me out. I almost lost my home. I am self employed and I was able to refinance. The best interest rates are available, for a...
angeline_6n0@...
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May 7, 2004
9:31 pm
3178
... Spam. I'm surprised to see it here, as I haven't before - I guess I'm going to be adding another spammer to my spam filter! It's unfortunate that nobody...
Ethan
crookedcricker
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May 8, 2004
4:27 am
3179
Yes, i looked into the possibility of assuming moderatorship a while ago, but was told by yahoo staff that they never, under *any* circumstances, reassign it...
mixsynth@...
mixsynth
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May 8, 2004
1:14 pm
3180
Hi Hugh and Ethan If the Spam problem persist you will have to start another Yahoo group in anycase. How does everyone feel about moving? Regards, Paul V. ... ...
paul vandenbrink
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May 9, 2004
4:44 am
3181
... (shrug) Whatever needs to be done. :) - Prester John who lurks, but still likes this group...
Prester John
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May 9, 2004
4:56 am
3182
... I'd prefer not to, but if the majority does, I will, too. Cheers, Philip -- Philip Newton <Philip.Newton@...>...
Philip Newton
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May 9, 2004
6:06 am
3183
Philip Newton incurred the wrath of Bob on May 9, by saying ... I do hope we're not all talking about moving now just from having received one or two spams to...
Bob Schmertz
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May 9, 2004
7:29 am
3184
In message <Pine.LNX.4.58.0405090026440.28538@...>, Bob Schmertz <rschmertz@...> writes ... I agree - one spam is not enough to move...
John Warner
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May 9, 2004
11:17 am
3185
"Bob Schmertz" ... We've had more before. Mind you they've only been coming in ones and twos so far so I think we're OK for now. Starting a new group would be...
Hugh Birkenhead
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May 10, 2004
1:20 pm
3186
... If we were to forgo using yahoo we could host in on one of our own servers (yes, that means I can volunteer to have it done on my own server -- perhaps...
Scott Harrison
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May 10, 2004
5:10 pm
3187
I agree with Philip. If the majority wants to move I'll go too with it. Carl Philip Newton <philip.newton@...> wrote: ... I'd prefer not to, but if the...
carl easton
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May 10, 2004
10:29 pm
3188
It's not been a problem really... not like some i've seen. I think we should wait until it becomes a problem before we talk about moving. --Star ... ===== ...
Star Raven
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May 11, 2004
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3189
... I concur! It's not a problem yet, so let's keep what we have as long as we have no major problems. Yet if we did have trouble, I would like to see the...
Ethan
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May 11, 2004
3:55 am
3190
No pumps, exercises or pills. Made especially for lazy guys. Sit around and make your member larger. (seriously, check it out) http://www.opejsn.com This email...
tabitha_iihk@...
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May 11, 2004
8:49 am
3191
OK. OK. Let's wait and see. Hopefully, the problem will not become significant, but it does need to be monitored. Also can we blacklist the Group ids that are ...
paul vandenbrink
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May 11, 2004
2:01 pm
3192
Well, that's another spam message just arrived (tabitha_iihk@...). Let's hope this doesn't mark the beginning of a spam barrage. Paul - the problem is...
Hugh Birkenhead
mixsynth
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May 11, 2004
3:15 pm
3193
... The benefit of having the server under our control is we can easily block people if necessary. Basically we can ensure posts only come from members of the...
Scott Harrison
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May 11, 2004
3:22 pm
3194
... We may not be able to ban the spammers from the group, but we can report them to Yahoo for spamming activity. Perhaps Yahoo will take some action of their...
Ethan
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May 12, 2004
3:20 am
3195
Has anyone considered sending a paper letter to yahoo explaining the situation? Even with an internet company, paper might carry more weight. They need a way...
Craig Butz
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May 12, 2004
4:05 am
3196
... Hello all. I am a long-time lurker, first (or second) time poster. I don't follow the Shavian group very closely, mostly because I was first attracted to...
oliver langan
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May 12, 2004
11:00 am
3197
I agree, Ethan, but it seems that we have no other choice. Unless Yahoo is willing to listen, and unless we could get every last member of our group to say "we...
Star Raven
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May 12, 2004
12:17 pm
3198
we could always try it, but there is still the tale of the certifiably dead moderator. I still think that each and every one of us should send a letter to...
Star Raven
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May 12, 2004
12:20 pm
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I just realised that I didn't carry over the custom email addresses I set up for one or two people (I think Hugh was one of them, can't remember the others). ...
Newton, Philip
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May 12, 2004
4:16 pm
3200
... Yes, it may be (nearly) impossible to get the group re-moderated, but Yahoo is still supposedly committed to fighting spammers on their systems. There may...
Ethan
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May 12, 2004
4:17 pm
3201
I am certainly willing to sign a petition asking Yahoo to change the Moderator of our Yahoo Group. Because the Legal situation has changed, they might listen...
paul vandenbrink
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May 12, 2004
4:34 pm
3202
From: "Craig Butz" <shavian@...> ... Unfortunately I've already asked the Yahoo Groups Moderators' Forum if this would work and they told me that...
Hugh Birkenhead
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May 12, 2004
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