Spam

Harlequin_Games1 · October 29, 2003, 4:09pm

Okay as per player request I'll be checking emails that go to this list.

I will only allow players who sign their names to post to the list -
unfortunately I have had too many players drop from this list and even two
players drop from the game due to content on this list directly attributable
to unsigned diplos.

I won't be editing or otherwise moderating the list. Players or interested
parties who are presently not playing with us will still be able to post.

This should also stop the "Naught"ies coming through.

I'll start this sometime next week. For anyone who wants me to respond
to present emails then get in touch with either a signed email or to me
direct at work.

Clint

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Website: www.MiddleEarthGames.com

UK: Office A, 340 North Road, Cardiff CF14 3BP, UK
US: EpicMail, 12330 Perry Highway, 2nd Floor
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Phone times: 10am-6.30pm UK time (BST - British Standard Time); 5am-1.30pm
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Code: 011 44 2920. for US players]
UK Fax: 029 2062 5532

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Brad_Jenison · October 29, 2003, 7:20pm

So does this mean that kingoftherill will no longer be acceptable
that I must sign my emails with my real full name. Not an issue with
me personally but it might be to some and I want to be clear on this
in case I want to post in the future.

Brad Jenison

Okay as per player request I'll be checking emails that go to this

list.

I will only allow players who sign their names to post to the list -
unfortunately I have had too many players drop from this list and

even two

players drop from the game due to content on this list directly

attributable

to unsigned diplos.

I won't be editing or otherwise moderating the list. Players or

interested

parties who are presently not playing with us will still be able to

post.

This should also stop the "Naught"ies coming through.

I'll start this sometime next week. For anyone who wants me to

respond

to present emails then get in touch with either a signed email or

to me

direct at work.

Clint
****************************************************************
ME Games Ltd
Mailto: me@M...
Website: www.MiddleEarthGames.com

UK: Office A, 340 North Road, Cardiff CF14 3BP, UK
US: EpicMail, 12330 Perry Highway, 2nd Floor
Wexford, PA 15090

Phone times: 10am-6.30pm UK time (BST - British Standard Time); 5am-

1.30pm

(EST)
UK: 029 2091 3359/ (029 2062-5665 can be used if the other is

engaged) [Dial

···

Code: 011 44 2920. for US players]
UK Fax: 029 2062 5532

US Phone: 724 933 3132 - 10-5 EST
US Fax:: 1-503-296-2325 (24hrs) (preferred)
US Fax: 775 535 2171 (fax24hrs) (Alternate)
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Colin_Forbes · October 29, 2003, 7:44pm

Hi,

I will only allow players who sign their names to post to the
list - unfortunately I have had too many players drop from this
list and even two players drop from the game due to content on
this list directly attributable to unsigned diplos.

I would suggest that in-game diplos (which can perfectly naturally be
signed as whatever name the writer chooses) should be confined to the
web message board - this is in fact largely the case already.

Any messages to this list should, in my opinion, be signed by a
person's real name. A combination of problems arising from this,
together with the rude, ill-humoured behaviour of a small minority,
have damaged the enjoyment I derive from this game to the extent that
I am withdrawing from this list. It is sad also that people cannot
praise a game without being accused of brown-nosing.

I will continue playing the game and will no doubt enjoy it all the
more for the absence of certain people intruding on the pleasure I
derive from a hobby.

Colin Forbes

R.K.Floyd · October 29, 2003, 8:05pm

Colin,

Just put "those people" in a kill file or ignore list or something (I'm not
sure what email program you use, but surely it has something along these
lines.) "Those people", as you said, are a great minority and it's a shame
that decent people would leave the list because of it.

Or better yet, just ignore them if they attack you personally. Replying and
defending yourself only fans the flames in most cases and that's exactly
what "those people" want.

Russ

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Colin Forbes" <colin@timewyrm.co.uk>
To: <mepbmlist@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2003 2:44 PM
Subject: [mepbmlist] Re: Spam

Hi,

> I will only allow players who sign their names to post to the
> list - unfortunately I have had too many players drop from this
> list and even two players drop from the game due to content on
> this list directly attributable to unsigned diplos.

I would suggest that in-game diplos (which can perfectly naturally be
signed as whatever name the writer chooses) should be confined to the
web message board - this is in fact largely the case already.

Any messages to this list should, in my opinion, be signed by a
person's real name. A combination of problems arising from this,
together with the rude, ill-humoured behaviour of a small minority,
have damaged the enjoyment I derive from this game to the extent that
I am withdrawing from this list. It is sad also that people cannot
praise a game without being accused of brown-nosing.

I will continue playing the game and will no doubt enjoy it all the
more for the absence of certain people intruding on the pleasure I
derive from a hobby.

Colin Forbes

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Harlequin_Games1 · October 29, 2003, 8:52pm

Yes please

Clint

···

At 19:20 29/10/03, you wrote:

So does this mean that kingoftherill will no longer be acceptable
that I must sign my emails with my real full name. Not an issue with
me personally but it might be to some and I want to be clear on this
in case I want to post in the future.

Brad Jenison

> Okay as per player request I'll be checking emails that go to this
list.
>
> I will only allow players who sign their names to post to the list -
> unfortunately I have had too many players drop from this list and
even two
> players drop from the game due to content on this list directly
attributable
> to unsigned diplos.
>
> I won't be editing or otherwise moderating the list. Players or
interested
> parties who are presently not playing with us will still be able to
post.
>
> This should also stop the "Naught"ies coming through.
>
> I'll start this sometime next week. For anyone who wants me to
respond
> to present emails then get in touch with either a signed email or
to me
> direct at work.
>
> Clint
> ****************************************************************
> ME Games Ltd
> Mailto: me@M...
> Website: www.MiddleEarthGames.com
>
> UK: Office A, 340 North Road, Cardiff CF14 3BP, UK
> US: EpicMail, 12330 Perry Highway, 2nd Floor
> Wexford, PA 15090
>
> Phone times: 10am-6.30pm UK time (BST - British Standard Time); 5am-
1.30pm
> (EST)
> UK: 029 2091 3359/ (029 2062-5665 can be used if the other is
engaged) [Dial
> Code: 011 44 2920. for US players]
> UK Fax: 029 2062 5532
>
> US Phone: 724 933 3132 - 10-5 EST
> US Fax:: 1-503-296-2325 (24hrs) (preferred)
> US Fax: 775 535 2171 (fax24hrs) (Alternate)
> ****************************************************************

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Mailto: me@middleearthgames.com
Website: www.middleearthgames.com

UK: 340 North Road, Cardiff CF14 3BP UK
US: EpicMail, 12330 Perry Highway, 2nd Floor, Wexford, PA15090

Phone Times: 10am-6.30pm UK Time (BST);5am-1.30 (EST)
UK: 029 2091 3359 (029 2062 5665 can be used if main is engaged)
(Dial 011 44 2920 913359 if in the US)
UK Fax: 029 2062 5532 24 hours
US Fax: 1-503-296-2325 (preferred)
US Phone: 724 933 3132 EST Weekdays
US alternate Fax: 801 650 8073 Fax 24hrs
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Harlequin_Games1 · October 29, 2003, 8:53pm

Okay - let's try this again.

I'll need you to sign your name with any posting to this list.

Thanks
Clint

Brad_Jenison · October 29, 2003, 9:25pm

--- In mepbmlist@yahoogroups.com, Middle Earth PBM Games <me@M...>
wrote:

Okay - let's try this again.

I'll need you to sign your name with any posting to this list.

Thanks
Clint

No problem for me thanks for clearing up the confusion

Yours Sincerely

Brad Jenison

How's that:-)?

Gavin_Wynford-Jones · October 29, 2003, 11:45pm

I've always wanted to ask you... What's a "rill"? And why are you King?

Gavin

kingoftherill wrote:

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--- In mepbmlist@yahoogroups.com, Middle Earth PBM Games <me@M...>
wrote:

Okay - let's try this again.

I'll need you to sign your name with any posting to this list.

Thanks
Clint

No problem for me thanks for clearing up the confusion

Yours Sincerely

Brad Jenison

How's that:-)?

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bshushan · October 30, 2003, 2:09am

I've got no problem with this either.

b

kingoftherill wrote:

--- In mepbmlist@yahoogroups.com, Middle Earth PBM Games <me@M...>
wrote:

Okay - let's try this again.

I'll need you to sign your name with any posting to this list.

Thanks
Clint

No problem for me thanks for clearing up the confusion

Yours Sincerely

Brad Jenison

How's that:-)?

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Richard_DEVEREUX1 · October 30, 2003, 9:28am

Hi,

  > I will only allow players who sign their names to post to the
  > list - unfortunately I have had too many players drop from this
  > list and even two players drop from the game due to content on
  > this list directly attributable to unsigned diplos.

  I would suggest that in-game diplos (which can perfectly naturally be
  signed as whatever name the writer chooses) should be confined to the
  web message board - this is in fact largely the case already.

  Any messages to this list should, in my opinion, be signed by a
  person's real name. A combination of problems arising from this,
  together with the rude, ill-humoured behaviour of a small minority,
  have damaged the enjoyment I derive from this game to the extent that
  I am withdrawing from this list. It is sad also that people cannot
  praise a game without being accused of brown-nosing.

  I will continue playing the game and will no doubt enjoy it all the
  more for the absence of certain people intruding on the pleasure I
  derive from a hobby.

Colin Forbes
RD: Colin, I do hope you will reconsider. Haven't Harle fixed the problem now?

I think that sometimes, people who make remarks like 'brown-nosing' do not realise how offensive they are. When I was promoted at work, I was accused of 'brown-nosing' by certain of my colleagues. There is absolutely no point in dignifying such comments by a rational denial. Hurtful though it was, I dealt with it with humour.

It isn't quite the same on this list, as you have the option to walk away, but if you do, the guy who has insulted you has won. Don't let the b***s get you down!

Richard.

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  From: Colin Forbes
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  Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2003 7:44 PM
  Subject: [mepbmlist] Re: Spam

Brad_Jenison · October 30, 2003, 3:36pm

I've always wanted to ask you... What's a "rill"? And why are you

King?

Gavin

The term is an abbreviated term from one of the Dennis McKiernan Iron
Tower trilogy books. In it the boys from the village played a game
similar to King of the Hill, except they contested for a large
stepping stone over the local stream. Rill is another term for stream
so their game was actually called King of the Rill, the Winner, King
of the Rill Rock.

When I was first setting up an email account I wanted something
obscure that most people would not think of as a form of security.
The Name of the Account has no link to me personally unless you were
very familiar with my reading habits and could remember that specific
term was in one of the books I had read. So I thought it would
protect my identity from those who had no business reading my email.

So not terribly creative on my part credit Mr McKiernan, while you're
at it read the Iron Tower Trilogy, it is an action packed yarn where
his version of the Hobbits are the main protagonists.

Hope that satisfied your curiosity.

Brad

kingoftherill wrote:

>
> --- In mepbmlist@yahoogroups.com, Middle Earth PBM Games <me@M...>
> wrote:
>> Okay - let's try this again.
>>
>> I'll need you to sign your name with any posting to this list.
>>
>> Thanks
>> Clint
>
> No problem for me thanks for clearing up the confusion
>
> Yours Sincerely
>
> Brad Jenison
>
> How's that:-)?
>
>
>
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--- In mepbmlist@yahoogroups.com, Gavinwj <gavinwj@c...> wrote:

>

Gavin_Wynford-Jones · October 30, 2003, 3:50pm

Cool.

Gavin (curiously satisfied)

kingoftherill wrote:

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--- In mepbmlist@yahoogroups.com, Gavinwj <gavinwj@c...> wrote:

I've always wanted to ask you... What's a "rill"? And why are you
King?

Gavin

The term is an abbreviated term from one of the Dennis McKiernan Iron
Tower trilogy books. In it the boys from the village played a game
similar to King of the Hill, except they contested for a large
stepping stone over the local stream. Rill is another term for stream
so their game was actually called King of the Rill, the Winner, King
of the Rill Rock.

When I was first setting up an email account I wanted something
obscure that most people would not think of as a form of security.
The Name of the Account has no link to me personally unless you were
very familiar with my reading habits and could remember that specific
term was in one of the books I had read. So I thought it would
protect my identity from those who had no business reading my email.

So not terribly creative on my part credit Mr McKiernan, while you're
at it read the Iron Tower Trilogy, it is an action packed yarn where
his version of the Hobbits are the main protagonists.

Hope that satisfied your curiosity.

Brad

Harlequin_Games1 · November 1, 2003, 10:05pm

I'm taking a short holiday to sort out some non-work stuff. Lots of fun and I'll try to deal with any specific queries but just so that you're aware if I don't answer back as quickly as you might be used to.

Clint

Richard_DEVEREUX1 · November 1, 2003, 11:11pm

RD: Enjoy, Clint, and make the most of it. I'm sure the other guys and gals at Harle wil do an excellent job even if you are not there in body!

Richard.

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----- Original Message -----
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  Subject: [mepbmlist] Holiday

  I'm taking a short holiday to sort out some non-work stuff. Lots of fun
  and I'll try to deal with any specific queries but just so that you're
  aware if I don't answer back as quickly as you might be used to.

Clint

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JCC · November 3, 2003, 2:34pm

Enjoy, I'm sure it's well earned time off.

JCC

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···

I'm taking a short holiday to sort out some non-work
stuff. Lots of fun
and I'll try to deal with any specific queries but
just so that you're
aware if I don't answer back as quickly as you might
be used to.

Clint

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