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But they're just trying to helpBut they're just trying to helpPosted Jul 28, 2005 17:35 UTC (Thu) by Max.Hyre (subscriber, #1054)In reply to: Automatic conversion considered evil by man_ls Parent article: Microsoft Patents Emoticon (Groklaw)
Like ``smart quotes'' and whatever they call changing hyperlinks to point somewhere they think you'd rather go. It's all to serve you better. [See also Jack Williamson's short story ``With Folded Hands''. Remember, it's not paranoia if they are out to get you.]
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But they're just trying to help Posted Jul 28, 2005 18:36 UTC (Thu) by man_ls (subscriber, #15091) [Link] Dude, someone out there must like smart quotes and the like; otherwise it would not be there, right? At least PHBs or some such individuals.Not me, it makes me sick -- in fact some evil entity possesses my body when I'm forced to use the word processor. For those blissful souls who have forgotten, let's bring on the painful memories: It looks like you are writing a letter; would you like to...
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