Carol Shenkenberger wrote in a message to Thom LaCosta:

 CS> *** Quoting Thom LaCosta from a message to Carol Shenkenberger *** 

 CS> But who cares where we live?

TL> I do...I'm very proud to be a Marylander and a citizen of the United S

 CS> first few were from.  It;s global.  Remove the comments on USA as
 CS> anything specific as we grew long past that.

TL> Warm and Cuddly doesn't alter history.

 CS> No, but it isnt needed either if it seems Z-specific.

No, I would differ with you.  Fido has an interesting history, and to
dilute or deny it in favor of political correctness isn't an aqpproach that
I favor.

There is nothing wrong with mentioning the beginnings of Fidonet, the fact
that part of the beginning was in Maryland and it wasn't beond the USA is
no more damaging than mentioning the method and date that Zones started and
Europe had its own zone and starting point.

History shouldn't be obfuscated simply to minimize the risk that someone
will take it wrong way.


cya,
thom
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