On Sun, 13 May 2001, Ronn Blankenship wrote:
> FWIW, after several weeks of observation, I have concluded the
> following about the Eudora "chili pepper" rating system: apparently
> using the word "i-d-i-o-t" in a post, regardless of context (even if
> it just appears in a quote from a post you're replying to), guarantees
> at least two chili peppers and a warning that you should "tone it
> down" before sending the message. So, apparently, does any usage of
> "p-o-r-n" or the full word, even if one happens to be discoursing on
> its evils rather than attempting to peddle it. OTOH, numerous
> explicit anatomical terms go right through without garnering any chili
> peppers, as does any mention of Viagra.
I've also heard that if you're referring to someone named "Dick", that'll
get you a warning. So be careful if you're posting about _A Scanner
Darkly_ or _The Man in the High Castle_. ;)
Julia
