Posted by Jonathan N. Little on 10/30/07 13:46

Andy Dingley wrote:

> Be warned that many newsgroups (for obscure but excellent historical
> reasons) have a real problem with new or unknown posters called
> "richard". The slightest sign of forgiveable naivety (not posting URLs
> to your work so far isn't popular) is likely to see you labelled as a
> total idiot and ignored. As you also appear to post to trucking
> newsgroups, it's probably justified. If you post to trucking
> newsgroups you'll probably understand why, even if you don't deserve
> it.
>

Damn! It is "Richard the Stupid"! Ah, next time I have to look at the
source more carefully. I feel sorry for the poor folks named Richard
with this guy's notoriety so prevalent.

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Take care,

Jonathan
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