> -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On > Behalf Of J. van Baardwijk
... > The suggestion that I am addicted implies that I am enjoying this. Let me > assure you that this is most certainly not the case. You think I > don't have > better things to do with my time than spend it on defending > myself against > attack after attack after attack? Under the assumption that we've having a serious discussion of this... Most addicts don't enjoy their addiction! The addictive behavior produces endorphins, which satisfy a need, but that doesn't mean there is pleasure involved, once something really is an addiction. We could debate the definition of addiction for a long, long time without agreeing, but I'm quite sure that "enjoying it" isn't a necessary part of it. I don't know anyone who is self-righteous for the pleasure it brings them. Compulsive behaviors such as addiction are about satisfying needs, not desires. > What I find most worrying is that you seem to believe that despite your > discriminating behaviour, your insults and your threats, you > still seem to > believe that you have done nothing wrong. Phooey. I have decided that my original proposed policy about copyright, etc., was wrong. I've been too hard on you sometimes and apologized. I've been too easy on you sometimes, failing to draw appropriate boundaries. God knows what I've failed to do, which I should have, but don't even realize. > LEGAL NOTICE: > By replying to this message, you understand and accept that your replies > (both on-list and off-list) may be published on-line and in any > other form, > and that I cannot and shall not be held responsible for any negative > consequences (monetary and otherwise) this may have for you. Question: How do you know that you cannot and shall not be held responsible? Crystal ball? Look, I'm still discussing this! Damned addiction. Nick _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
