No, hits=-16.4 required=5.0
	tests=AWL,KNOWN_MAILING_LIST
	version=2.50-cvs

Kind of interesting application of 'agent' technology.
A mix of telnet and Eliza?
(wonder if KnowNow needs this as a partner...)
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Here is a sample conversation on (MSN Messenger with 'SmarterChild'):
Mike says:
how are you?
SmarterChild says:
Great thx! You?
Mike says:
Fine. What is the weather like in seattle?
SmarterChild says:
Current weather conditions for Seattle, WA:
Currently: 57 F
Condition: Few Clouds
Real Feel: 57 F
Dewpoint: 44
Humidity: 62 %
Visibility: 10 mi
Wind: N/0 mph
Next time, just type "weather seattle, wa."
To get the forecast for Seattle, WA, just type "forecast."

No, hits=-8.7 required=5.0
	tests=AWL,KNOWN_MAILING_LIST,NOSPAM_INC,REFERENCES,
	      SIGNATURE_SHORT_DENSE
	version=2.50-cvs

This is something new, or at least new to me:
Politspam (n): Using a spam engine for political purposes.
In this particular case, to get back at the University of Groningen.
The content suggests its more prank than vigilante activism (in the
old days we used to say "someone left their terminal unguarded")
but what's interesting is that it's not trying to sell me anything
or lead me to any for-fee service, it's just trying to spread
a meme that RUG is evil.
>>>>> "w" == wpin  <lslifriend> writes:
w> Those who want to leave for the Netherlands to carry on any
w> kind of education,including for PHD, must be careful
w> . Especially the university of Groningen(RUG) should be
w> avoided. This university was once a good one but now it has
w> lost its reputation. ... Studying is a good investment in time
w> and money. So invest in the right place and time. You are
w> warned.
w> Sincerely yours,
w> hyohxsycjlakdbmhjpiouupngoqrm
Has anyone else started to receive either consumer vigilante or
political activism messages via spam methods?
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