RS>> That very few ever really bother to test a variety of 
RS>> modems properly, and basically couldnt give a damn when a 
RS>> particular user can no longer connect successfully with a 
RS>> new modem, just go into completely mindless, 'this new modem 
RS>> is perfect, it must be your fault' mode. Just like Dave did 
RS>> when Lewin was clearly getting nothing like the results 
RS>> with a USR modem that Dave was getting. Stick head in sand, 
RS>> blame everything but the modem. Go into mindless zealot 
RS>> mode.

PE> That is EXACTLY right.  BFN.  Paul.

DD> Fucking bullshit!  Lewin said "all USR Couriers are fucked because he is 
DD> not able to connect to any of them" or words to that effect.

It was actually the last bit which I was referring to.  Most 
sysops, yourself included, just stick your head in the sand and
blame it on the other guy's modem.  BFN.  Paul.
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