PE> if you wish to send me a non-Austel-approved modem, you should send
PE> an additional $15000 to cover the cost of any fine that I may incur.

BG> It's $12,000 actually (not that it matters, as nobody can prove that
BG> even one person has ever been fined for using an unapproved modem)...

PE> Ok, $3,000 for the hassle of having to turn up at court,

They've never done that to an individual
using a non Austel approved modem either.

PE> getting a bad reputation

You've got one of those already.

PE> so that I always get hassled by Telecom,

Dave is even when he uses Austel approved modems.

Telecom couldnt give a shit about whether
your modem is Austel approved or not now.

PE> any time that ANYONE gets electrocuted, etc.

No one ever has been. And you are welcome to use an Austel approved plug
pack for your non Austel approved modem if your are paranoid about that risk.

PE> However, as a FAVOUR for *you*, I will drop the $3,000
PE> extra requirement, and a mere $12,000 will give you
PE> permission to supply me with a non-Austel-approved modem.

How generous of you |-)
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