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[Blackstone]

Computers

A French teacher was explaining to her class that in French, unlike
English, nouns are designated as either masculine or feminine. House
is
feminine-"la maison." Pencil is masculine-"le crayon."

A student asked, "What gender is 'computer'?" Instead of giving the
answer, the teacher split the class into two groups - male and female-
and asked them to decide for themselves whether "computer" should be a
masculine or a feminine noun. Each group was asked to give four
reasons
for their recommendation. The men's group decided that "computer"

Should definitely be of the feminine gender ("la computer"), because:
1.
No one but their creator understands their internal logic; 2. The
native
language they use to communicate with other computers is
incomprehensible to everyone else; 3. Even the smallest mistakes are
stored in long-term memory for possible later review; and 4. As soon as
you make a commitment to one, you find yourself spending half your
salary on accessories for it.

The women's group, however, concluded that computers should be
masculine
("le computer") because: 1. In order to do anything with them, you have
to turn them on; 2. They have a lot of data but still can't think for
themselves; 3. They are supposed to help you solve problems, but half
the time they ARE the problem; and 4. As soon as you commit to one, you
realize that if you had waited a little longer, you could have gotten a
better model.

The women won.

[Blackstone]

This removed by Atheena!!!

Atheena: Dont ever put a chain letter on the forums again... for any reason....

They have always been illegal... and I totally do not approve.

Atheena

NOW if you get one and feel compelled to send it on.... PLEASE remember to remove the part that obligates your friends / family etc... to do so as well....

[Atheena]

Here are some links you should read black....
www.ftc.gov/chainmail/

BREAK THE CHAIN!

Chain emails – they used to circulate by postal mail, but these days, they’re also showing up via email and Internet chat rooms.

You probably recognize one when you see it: It’s got a list of names and addresses with instructions to send something – say, a small sum of money – to one or more names on the list. You’re supposed to remove one or more names from the list, add your name to the bottom, and email the letter to a specific number of other people with directions on how they should "continue the chain."

But here’s the scoop on chain mail: If it promises any kind of return – like money – it’s fraudulent and illegal! If you start or forward one, you could face legal action.

This website has information about the Federal Trade Commission’s recent law enforcement actions against chain emailers and advice on how to handle chain email. In the "Consumer Info" section (and below), you’ll find a flyer that you can download, print and post wherever computers are used.

You can help eliminate chain emails. Just break the chain.

[Atheena]

www.cs.rutgers.edu/~watrous/chain-letters.html

Chain letters
Chain letters are illegal. Chain letters are a waste of time. Net sites which do not discourage electronic chain letters risk losing their net connections, as they have the potential for wasting great amounts of bandwidth and disk space.
What are chain letters?
Chain letters are letters which promise a phenomenal return on a small effort. The simplest form of a chain letter contains a list of x people. You are supposed to send something to the top person on the list. Then you remove the top person on the list, sliding the second person into the top position, add yourself in the bottom position, make y copies of the letter, and mail them to your friends. The promise is that you will eventually receive y**x somethings in return.
Why do people think chain letters could work?
The reason people are even tempted by these schemes is that the human mind does not have an intuitive view of geometrical progressions. Suppose we presume the chain letter to have a list of five people. You are asked to send one postcard to the person on top of the list, and remail the letter to five friends. You are promised thousands of postcards from all over the world if everyone participates. Your cost: a postcard, five photocopies and envelopes, and six stamps. Not much to risk to see what comes back... etc......

[Atheena]

www.abbott-abbott.com/Firm_Profile/chain_letters_are_illegal.html

Here's our advice: ANY PROGRAM SIMILAR TO WHAT WE HAVE JUST DESCRIBED IS ILLEGAL!

Regardless of what the author of the letter says, it violates Title 18, section 1302 of the United States Code, which makes it illegal to knowingly deposit in the mail any letter, package, postal card, or circular concerning any lottery, gift enterprise or similar scheme, offering prizes dependent in whole or in part upon lot or chance. It also violates Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act, prohibiting misrepresentations in advertising even if the mails are not employed in operating the program.

[Atheena]

Now I know by now your saying... that yours did not include to send money etc.... however, I personally consider threatening a person or cursing them... as being far worse and in total bad form beyond simple underhanded and nasty.

www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/c/chains.htm

For example, the chain letters that don't ask for anything of monetary value are ones that suggest sharing something like a post card or recipe. There are also some that include some kind of a blessing to be passed along to others or a request for prayers. There is little risk if you decide to participate in passing them along, because they are not asking for much. One caution, though: some of the chain letters that talk about blessing and curses may still be illegal if they include a threat of what might happen to you if you fail to forward it.

Chain letters that ask for anything of value, however, are a bad bet and, according to the U.S. Postal Service, may be illegal if you use the U.S. mail for any aspect of the chain. There are many chain letters that claim to be legal and are not, but if you have any question about one, check with your local post office to make sure.

[Blackstone]

Atheena i meant no harm.I thought the peom was a nice one and posted it.I did not think about the first part of it.Sorry.It won't happen again.

[Atheena]

ok