Advocate poll. (reader forum).Reader comments from www.advocate.com * "It's my duty to forward something that could advance the lives of queer America. Once I did receive a very offensive reply, but at least now I know who my friends are." * "E-petitions are virtually (pun pun, use of words, usually humorous, based on (a) the several meanings of one word, (b) a similarity of meaning between words that are pronounced the same, or (c) the difference in meanings between two words pronounced the same and spelled somewhat similarly, e.g. intended) worthless and as annoying as any other spam E-mail that is not requested. Also known as "unsolicited commercial e-mail" (UCE), "unsolicited bulk e-mail" (UBE), "gray mail" and just plain "junk mail," the term is both a noun (the e-mail message) and a verb (to send it). ." * "I E-mail gay-related stuff to most of my gay friends but not my family. They are not interested in gay material. They have their own agenda." * "I never forward petitions, chain letters chain letters at height in 1930s, craze crippled postal service. [Am. Hist.: Sann, 97–104] See : Fads , or any other insipid E-mails. Such things are the bane BANE. This word was formerly used to signify a malefactor. Bract. 1. 2, t. 8, c. 1. of the Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the !" * "We must never underestimate the power of the Internet. Believe me, our enemies don't underestimate it!" * "I used to, but I found them to be highly ineffective. If you want something done, write a letter. It speaks volumes more than just your name does." In the February 5 issue, readers were asked: Do you forward gay-related E-petitions to family members and friends? Yes 47% No 50% Undecided 3% Note: Table made from pie chart. |
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