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0 pointskentm5mo ago0 comments

Do you think that spam letters are generally considered to be a good use of resources?

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No, but it counters this point "a letter would involve actual emotion and thought and be a dialog between two humans."

kentmOP5mo ago

I don't think it does unless you ignore the context of the conversation. Its very clear that the reference about "letters" being made wasn't "all mail."

DonHopkins5mo ago

Writing personal letters has other dangers as well. Remember how George Costanza's fiancée got killed.

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lukan5mo ago

No, but it counters this point "a letter would involve actual emotion and thought and be a dialog between two humans."

kentmOP5mo ago

I don't think it does unless you ignore the context of the conversation. Its very clear that the reference about "letters" being made wasn't "all mail."

DonHopkins5mo ago

Writing personal letters has other dangers as well. Remember how George Costanza's fiancée got killed.

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