> From: Chuck Findlay <xtarutaru@netscape.net>
> Date: Sat, 26 Nov 2005 13:21:38 -0400
> To: port-mac68k <port-mac68k@netbsd.org>
> Subject: Re: Netbsd/mac68k irc channel?
> 
> 
> 
> wduke@cogeco.ca wrote:
> 
>> 
>> 
>>> From: Chuck Findlay <xtarutaru@netscape.net>
>>> Date: Sat, 26 Nov 2005 10:46:17 -0400
>>> To: port-mac68k <port-mac68k@netbsd.org>
>>> Subject: Netbsd/mac68k irc channel?
>>> 
>>> Hey, i was just wondering if there was a netbsd/mac68k channel. I know
>>> theres a #netbsd somewhere, but what about #netbsd/mac68k? if not, i
>>> created one on irc.blitzed.org.
>>> 
>>> -Chuck Findlay
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>> 
>> Cool!  I had installed BitchX on a couple of my machines and thought, "Now,
>> what am I going to use this for?"  And the only IRC channel that I could
>> think of was #Applefritter on irc.freenode.net.
>> 
>> Well, needless to say, the #Applefritter IRC channel is NOT a place where I
>> want to be.  Considering I've been banished from the Applefritter forums, I
>> think it best that I stay clear away from that fascist regime.
>> 
>> Regards,
>> 
>> William
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> If you're curious, I was banished from Applefritter because I asked the
>> wrong question.  I asked Tom, "What were you thinking?"   Just kidding!
>> 
>> Seriously though, I was banished from Applefritter for asking the wrong
>> question.  One of the Applefritter admins pointed out in a public
>> discussion, that Applefritter has a policy of releasing a users personal
>> information, if the information is requested.  I simply asked Tom Owad if
>> Applefritter had ever divulged my personal information.  I further added
>> that Tom Owad could be placing himself in a position of liability for
>> releasing personal information without cause or consent.
>> 
>> What was Tom Owads reaction to my question?
>> 
>> He deactivated my account on Applefritter and told the other admins to have
>> no further communication with me.  I'm thinking, "Excuse me?"  Who the hell
>> does Tom Owad think he is?  Hitler?
>> 
>> 
>> 
> 
> :o tough luck XD
> anyway, my nick on irc.blitzed.org is chuck and my bot (running on my
> quadra!) is findbot.
> just /msg me sometime, altough im afk quite often, decerating christmas
> tree :)
> 

I'm glad that you explained that to me.  Cuz, quite honestly, I never would
have figured out how to send a message to someone in IRC.  It's not because
I'm stupid, it's just because I have no intention of reading the
documentation.  Why?  Because I really have no interest in IRC or chat.

So, then, the question becomes thus:  Why did I install BitchX?  Was it
because of the name?  Was it because I just wanted to be able to use
vulgarity with impunity?   No!  Not at all, silly.

I installed BitchX because I saw it in a screen shot and I thought that it
looked really cool.  Of course, I soon discovered that it was not BitchX
that looked really cool, but, rather, the theme of the Window Manager.  So,
it is extremely unlikely that I will participate in any IRC chat, but I
might just lurk and garner any information I might deem useful.  ;)

Besides, with the right theme set, in the right window manager (or desktop
environment), BitchX, or any IRC client for that matter, can look really
cool just sitting there scrolling senseless drivel up the window. :)

As for my being banished from the Applefritter forums, it's not really such
tough luck.  I mean, I'd rather not be present in a place that does not
respect my privacy.  And if Tom Owad things that it's easier to avoid
liability by banning the offended users, as opposed to ceasing a rather
retarded policy, I say to Tom Owad and his admins the following, "Good
riddance!"