hello beevolk.  my name is robert holder and i'm a unix
system administrator in florida, usa.  i have been enjoying
this list as an observer for a few months now because of
the (1) interesting subject matter and (2) the low list
volume.
 
lest this peaceful list turn into a storm of complaints,
signoffs and unproductive argument (which it probably
wouldn't since everyone here seems so polite and friendly)
as so many other lists have after a few of McElwaines little
"visits", i have taken it upon myself to give you all some
info i have acquired lately regarding McElwaine.  He is Known
Around the Net for his postings, all of which resemble
the one you recently received.
 
there is a preferred way to handle the situation, and you
SHOULD handle it because if left unattended to, he will
be posting articles about "free energy" and the "Divine
Masters" 'till the cows come home.  I include the following
as I received it in its entirety:
 
PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE TEXT BELOW BEFORE RESPONDING
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     I would like to acknowledge receipt of your recent
complaint concerning materials that your Notes, Conference,
or Bulletin Board received from Mr. Robert McElwaine, one of
our students here at the University of Wisconsin - Eau
Claire.
    Mr. McElwaine's activities on the Internet closely
parallel similar activities here on campus in which he has
used every available public forum to promote his views.
Attempts to limit these activities have met with determined
and protracted resistance and litigation on his part based
upon his First Amendment rights under the United States
Constitution.  He contends that the readers of Conferences
or Bulletin Boards have no right to infringe on his right of
free expression.  However, he does acknowledge and accept
that the owners, moderators, or managers of Notes,
Conferences, or Bulletin Boards do have the right to remove
such material and to request that he not post any other
materials.  He has given assurances that upon receipt of
such a request that he will cease his activities.
          The fastest way to take care of the issue and to
prevent your Notes, Conference, or Bulletin Board from being
the recipient of additional communications from Mr.
McElwaine is to send him Email and request that he stop.
That Email should give your name and the name of the
Bulletin Board, Notes, or Conference you moderate or
control.  You should specifically state that you have the
authority to request that he cease and desist from any
further postings.  If you are not the administrator, then
you should forward this message to the individual who has
such authority and request that he/she contact Mr.
McElwaine.
     I would request that a copy of any correspondence with
Mr. McElwaine be also sent to me at [log in to unmask]   If,
after being requested to stop, he continues to send his
materials The University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire will take
steps to revoke his Internet privileges.
     On behalf of the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire I
would like to apologize for any inconvenience Mr. McElwaine
has caused and to thank you for helping us address the
problem.
 
Sincerely,
 
Charles J. Brenner, Director
Computing and Networking Services
 
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...well there you have it.  now you got da Good Nahlijj.  what
you do with it is up to you.
 
Sorry Robert M.  Why don't you try UFO-L?
 
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