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(...) Is what you did the only way to start such a discussion? For example, what about posting the actual auction announcement first in .market.auction (where it technically belongs, according to the T&C for discussion groups), then posting the (...) (25 years ago, 12-Dec-99, to lugnet.admin.general)
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This is one of those "there are many sides to this issue" things. I think that Larry's intent is something that is reasonable. I also see the purpose of the "no auction announcements in groups which don't welcome them", with zero tolerance (...) (25 years ago, 12-Dec-99, to lugnet.admin.general)
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To the viewing audience: I'm sparring with Todd here in this particular instance because it's fun to see two pedants clash, not because I have some major beef... He's mostly right but you'll never get me to admit it. (...) Arguably it's not the only (...) (25 years ago, 13-Dec-99, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) IMHO, an announcement of a new auction site is different from an announcement of an auction. I don't see any problem with announcements of new auction sites (I mean real sites, of course, like Serious Collector, Mike's BRICKS, and other (...) (25 years ago, 13-Dec-99, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) Well, actually, Larry's mostly right but you'll never get me to admit it. --Todd (25 years ago, 13-Dec-99, to lugnet.admin.general)
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| | clash (was: Re: .market.auction & crossposting)
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(...) Ooh, new movie idea: _Clash of the Pedants_ makes ya reel in terror, huh? ;) --Todd (25 years ago, 13-Dec-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | Re: clash (was: Re: .market.auction & crossposting)
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(...) ~~~~ (...) I'm sorry, you've posted this to the wrong group. The marked word is clearly a pun, therefore this belongs in off-topic.pun. If you don't stop, I shall bring down the wrath of the administrator on you, and you KNOW how he flies off (...) (25 years ago, 13-Dec-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) My opinion is with Todd on this one - it is a mild form of silicitation, I think. (...) Arguably, those people flog as well. Both themselves and others ;) (...) And that's the crucial point between a solicitation and a mention. I would also (...) (25 years ago, 13-Dec-99, to lugnet.admin.general)
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| | Re: .market.auction & crossposting
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(...) Well, actually, Santa Claus mostly exists but you'll never get him to admit it. Jasper (25 years ago, 13-Dec-99, to lugnet.admin.general)
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