From: Jim Choate <ravage@ssz.com>
Date: Sun, 19 Jan 1997 09:45:51 -0800 (PST)
To: cypherpunks@toad.com
Subject: Igor@home = Secret Squirrel
Message-ID: <199701191752.LAA00157@einstein>
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Hi all,

I am motivated to post this, something I would normaly not do, because of
the issue of trust of moderators that has arisen lately.

Igor and myself were in a discussion about number theory last nite. We
reached a point of impass. Igor made the suggestion that we bring the
discussion to cpunks. I requested that we drop the issue and specificaly not
bring it to cpunks. My reasoning had several facets. First, the position that
I was in is probably wrong. My motivation was to examine the methodology of
dis-proof (which I was disappointed with). Also, it is not a serious issue
with me and whether my particular view is right or wrong is irrelevant.
Cypherpunks is not the place for truly technical discussions (as is apparent
with even a cursory glance). Traffic on this list practicaly drowns my
ability to filter it and more drivel I (and probably you) don't need. And
finaly, the discussion was fine for a Saturday afternoon discussion, I don't
have the interest or time to carry it out over days or weeks, I have to work
for a living.

Igor agreed to drop the issue and not to bring it to the list. However, this
morning I find Secret Squirrel posting some questions which are taken
practicaly verbatin from my exchange w/ Igor. Seemed like a truly improbable
event.

Take it for what it's worth.

"An appeal to authority is an appeal to a human being just like yourself
 who does not have your best interests at heart. What makes you believe
 they are able to resolve your problems better than yourself?"


                                                  Jim Choate
                                                  CyberTects
                                                  ravage@ssz.com