Re: Usenet forgery being investigated

From: Charles Ellson <Charles_at_ellson.demon.co.uk>
Date: 1996/04/25
Message-ID: <830405153snz_at_ellson.demon.co.uk>#1/1


In article <830392385.3187.0_at_photopro.demon.co.uk>

           jason_at_photopro.demon.co.uk "Jaz" writes:

> John Sharman <jayshar_at_norvic.demon.co.uk> wrote:
>
> >In article <830343319.503_at_acclaim.demon.co.uk>
> > Frank_at_acclaim.demon.co.uk "Frank Hendrix" writes:
 

> >[..]
 

> >> I am offering a reward of 1000 UKP for information leading to the
> >> apprehension and conviction of the person or persons responsible for
> >> these forged postings. The reward will be paid when I get satisfactory
> >> evidence that a court of criminal jurisdiction has convicted the
> >> offender and I am in possession of the offender's name and address.
 

> >What exactly did you have in mind for the charge?
> >--
> >Regards,
 

> >John Sharman
>
>
> Hmmm...Posting using a false name, is not a criminal offence in any
> Country. Did the post result in any fraudulent activity, I think not.
>
> Internet Laws are vague on 'legitimate' content on pages / groups. Let
> alone anything governing 'false' postings.
>
> Sorry.
>
> PS - Do I get the 10000 ukp for pointing this out ?
>
> :)
 What does Jason get charged with for adding a zero? ;-)

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Received on Thu Apr 25 1996 - 00:00:00 CEST

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