M$ is bad. MS is good.

[bbj at innismir.net (Ben Jackson)]

> <snip>
> | Sorry I don't get the impression this is a legitimate request,
> | particularly because you use M$ instead of MS or Microsoft.
> <snip/>
> 
> hello, i asked a question concerning a security issue with MS Office and
> you bounced my email because i wrote M$ instead of MS?  i eventually
> found the answer on my own after lots of searching, but it would have
> been nice to get a serious answer from a security professional.  i think
> not allowing an email because of politics is very unfortunate.  i hope
> that you will reconsider that position and come to the conclusion that
> discourse, even with an insulting microsoft hating barbarian like
> myself, could be beneficial.  otherwise, i learn much from your list.
> thank you for your time.  -eric.

Repeat after me: "The list moderator is always right. I will listen to 
the list moderator. I will not ignore the list moderator's 
recommendations. The list moderator is God."

*pulls on flame retardant undies*

That being said, calling Microsoft M$ is a derogatory term, there are 
people who use MS out there, and they don't like it. How would you like 
it if someone knocks on Linux on a list? Having a person flame you 
because they disagree with your spelling takes away from the signal and 
adds to the noise, and generally takes away from the value of the list 
(see: flamewars on Full-Disclosure). Chances are the moderator was 
nipping it in the bud. If you really "wanted an answer from a security 
professional" you could of redone your letter to say MS or *gasp* 
'Microsoft'.

So really, don't complain.

And lets just toss this out there:
http://www.penny-arcade.com/view.php3?date=2002-07-22&res=h

				~Ben

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