Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Posting-Version: version B 2.10.1 6/24/83; site gummo.UUCP Path: utzoo!linus!genrad!grkermit!masscomp!clyde!akgua!mhuxv!mhuxa!mhuxd!mhuxh!mhuxi!mhuxj!mhuxl!ihnp4!harpo!gummo!ber From: ber@gummo.UUCP Newsgroups: mod.ber Subject: net.flame Message-ID: <956@gummo.UUCP> Date: Thu, 26-Jan-84 17:52:11 EST Article-I.D.: gummo.956 Posted: Thu Jan 26 17:52:11 1984 Date-Received: Wed, 1-Feb-84 01:57:23 EST Organization: AT&T Bell Laboratories, Whippany Lines: 42 Approved: ber@gummo.UUCP Review of net.flame 1/19 - 1/23 by rabbit!jj The tailgating flames of last week are slowly changing into a discussion of the safety of the 55 mph limit, its legality, the moral fibre of those who defy it, and ways to change it. Predominant are flames for/against speeding, and flames for/against requiring slower drivers to yield the left lane on superhighways regardless of speed. Up and coming is a discussion of bus speeds, seats, and comfort thereof. The wombat flames have changed, and appear to be dying out. The last discussions were to offer a "conservative wombat" for president in 1984. Flaming about the existance of the wombat debate seems limited to two or three vocal people. The legality/morality of the USA is a new topic. Included are 1) A highly inflamitory article from Canada, critical of the US and its citizens. 2) Several very emotional defenses of the US, ranging from the "Love it or leave it" responseto accusations regarding the intent of the article, to angry responses claiming that the article was inflamitory. 3) A burgoning debate on the morality/effects/appropriateness of sending the US's food surplus overseas, and the effects that it would have on the farmers, economy, future crops, and most importantly from the net's viewpoint, the recipients of the food. This one looks like it will grow. Other new topics: The effects/sense of legalizing and regulating prostitution, including the effects on "customers" as well as prostitutes and pimps. Looks like it will be a rather less emotional argument, except along sin/religion lines. The sinfulness of New York State, concerning lotteries, horse racing, OTB, etc. Small runner, with strong feelings. The economic state of the USA, Reagan's effect on same, and the desirability of Reaganomics. (Anti) smoking flames. Looks like the anti's have the numbers, and the pro's are silent.