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From:  Bobby Kravitz <bobkravitz@e...>
Date:  Wed Sep 6, 2000  7:12 pm
Subject:  Re: [vocalist-temporary] Aaaarrrrghhhh - egroups booted me!


SO? What was The Sense of This???????

J B wrote:

>
> When a person joins egroups, they are required to fill
> out a little form giving personal information such as
> name, gender, date of birth, etc. Since I could see no
> reason to give them any information other than my
> e-mail address, I filled out phony info, including a
> fake birthdate in 1999. I just received an e-mail from
> them saying that my account has been suspended (I'm
> sending this from another e-mail address) until my
> parent or guardian faxes a consent form due to US
> child protection regulations. Obviously their
> programmer didn't think to set up their system to
> check for obviously phony dates. And like any 10 year
> old couldn't figure out how to send a fax! I am
> thoroughly disgusted... I had to set up this special
> email address (ihateegroups@y... - I think that
> about sums up my opinion) and resubscribe.
>
> I have sent them an e-mail saying they made a mistake,
> but I'm not holding my breath. I really, really hope
> the old vocalist comes back soon!
>
> Jennifer, who is definitely over the age of consent :o)
>
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