Re: Free Computer-narrated Novel

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From: Jim Halperin
Date: Wed, 22 May 1996 00:00

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Dave Nebinger wrote:
> 
> In article <31A21D...@ix.netcom.com>, Jim Halperin <jha...@ix.netcom.com> wrote:
> 
> > (An excerpt from the Introduction of "The Truth Machine")
> 
> Thanks for spamming this crap across usenet, Jim.
> 
> And to show my appreciation, I will *not* view your free
> book, and I will *not* even think about purchasing a
> copy.
> 
> Dave.
> 
> ==========================================================
> Dave Nebinger                             dne...@epix.net
>              The Alt.Sources.Mac Archivist
>      <http://www.AmbrosiaSW.com/alt.sources.mac/>
>     <ftp://ftp.AmbrosiaSW.com/pub/alt.sources.mac/>

Dave: I'm sorry you feel that it's crap. So far, of those who've 
actually taken the time to READ the novel on the Web, over 90% have 
responded to the e-survey saying they'd recommend it to family and 
friends. (And most of those readers who get beyond the first few 
chapters DO finish the book.) As for spamming, I have tried to place 
excerpts only in response to on-topic multiple postings from others. I'm 
new at this, and can't claim to have made perfect posting decisions, but 
will try to be more selective as I learn more. Still, I would think 
that MANY people involved in the computer industry might be intrigued to 
read about someone else's vision of the future capabilities of 
microchips and software, and the effects of new technology on the nature 
of human interaction. My novel is not for everyone though, as your 
message eloquently demonstrates, and it is certainly your right not to 
read the book.  --Jim  
-- 
Imagine a world where a machine can always tell whenever anyone is 
lying. The Truth Machine will be in bookstores in October, but for now
it is the first and only pre-publication novel you can read FREE on the 
Web: <http://www.truthmachine.com/> Feedback sincerely appreciated.

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From: Jim Halperin <jha...@ix.netcom.com>
Subject: Re: Free Computer-narrated Novel
Date: 1996/05/22
Message-ID: <31A326C8.1596@ix.netcom.com>
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