Used laptop stampede

['Computer Collector Newsletter']

>>> I think part of the story is broadcaster sensationalism, like when Oprah
gave away cars.  Except here who's promoting themselves?  The newscasters?

Geez, Tim, now THAT was a stupid comment.

You think "Humans stampede over computer sale" isn't legitimate local news
and is merely media self-promotion?

>>> 99% of the population would call us "pathetic and ridiculous".

At least that point is accurate -- must've been looking in a mirror when you
wrote it.

-----Original Message-----
From: cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org [mailto:cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org]
On Behalf Of Tim Shoppa
Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2005 7:47 PM
To: cctalk at classiccmp.org
Subject: Re: Used laptop stampede

> This is not only pathetic and ridiculous, it was entirely 
> irresponsible, both on the part of the school district and the herd of 
> jackasses that showed up to have a small chance to pay for a used 
> computer.

And this is different than a buncha dweebs with a mailing list talking about
"used computers"?  99% of the population would call us "pathetic and
ridiculous".

I think part of the story is broadcaster sensationalism, like when Oprah
gave away cars.  Except here who's promoting themselves?  The newscasters?

Tim.