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Hey Wilfred!

 WvV> ... and only uses the MSGID for dupe checking...

Yes.  It only takes one in a strategic position to spoil it for everyone and you will never be aware of it until someone like me comes along to point out the obvious ... which of course everyone will ignore and do nothing about it.  It happens all the time and not just in fidonet.

Life is good,
Maurice

... Ne by¨ ¨‘t fele freond, se ¨e o¨rum facn hele¨.
    He who harbours treachery against another is not a faithful friend.
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