So calling our cyberspace mail drop "alt.waste" would have resonances with this Oedipal error, allowing the correcting of newbies.
Yes, Tim, but none the less creating newsgroups with .s used as puncutation instead of as heirarchy seperators is considered Very Rude. I think there is no reason for us to do something that is considered Very Rude even if it is a good joke. Dashes are likely a good compromise.
Perry
I'm confused, Perry. I was acknowledging that "alt.waste" (with no periods, no punctuation, in the "waste" part) would be nearly as acceptable as the more Pynchonesque form. Is "alt.waste" a rude formation in some way? -Tim -- .......................................................................... Timothy C. May | Crypto Anarchy: encryption, digital money, tcmay@netcom.com | anonymous networks, digital pseudonyms, zero 408-688-5409 | knowledge, reputations, information markets, W.A.S.T.E.: Aptos, CA | black markets, collapse of governments. Higher Power: 2^756839 | Public Key: PGP and MailSafe available. Note: I put time and money into writing this posting. I hope you enjoy it.