Re: [NTLK] Cults and other fun topics

From: RossO (newton_at_ordersomewherechaos.com)
Date: Wed Mar 30 2005 - 10:41:32 PST


On Mar 30, 2005, at 7:47 AM, Albert Muniz wrote:
Yes, it is us. Al Muniz and Hope Schau.

http://fac.comtech.depaul.edu/amuniz/newton.htm

> AM: We are still following the Newton saga, only we are being
> completely mis-represented in the press release about our article.

What?!?! The Press making a story more sensational than it really is.
How surprising! <smirk>

> AM: I would like to clear away some deadwood first. For starters, we
> never called the Newton community a cult.

Few of us on this list would take umbridge at the 'cult' lable, since
the theological aspect isn't really part of it. (Except for Robert and
Frank, of course.)

> AM: I'd also be happy to send anyone who wants one a copy of the paper
> we wrote.

Al, is there any chance of seeing a PDF of this, perhaps even placed on
UNNA? If it's quite large, I can host a BitTorrent for it.

> AM: It is true! All strong and unified groups love a common enemy,
> even those groups focused on brands. [...] VW versus Honda (older and
> more obscure).

VW vs. Honda is *nothing* compared to air-cooled VWs vs waterpumpers.
Trust me. :)

...Ross...

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