Date   : Fri, 04 Oct 1985 00:19:00-EDT
From   : ABN.ISCAMS@USC-ISID.ARPA
Subject: Re: Classified ads

For what it's worth...

I concur with Jeff's comments on inappropriateness of private or any
other ads on the ARPANet.  (I'm sure DoD is vastly reassured and encouraged
by that.)

But I would hate to lose the ties/links with those other nets that work
with us on the ARPANet who DO permit these adds.  Regrettably, some people's
distribution schemas will shoot ads across to us .. a good application for
AI maybe?  To filter them out?  Any messages with "FOR SALE", "CHEAP",
"SUCH A DEAL"?

Regards,
David Kirschbaum
ABN.ISCAMS@USC-ISID
(and this net is my ONLY affiliation with the Govt except for my retirement
check and income taxes, so no disclaimers are required.)