That definition of extortion is the American definition. I argue that as this is mailing list is predominantly non-American, we should be using the correct definition. extort /ikstort/ . verb obtain by force, threats, or other unfair means. - DERIVATIVES extorter noun extortion noun extortioner noun extortionist noun extortive adjective. - ORIGIN Latin extorquere, from torquere 'twist'. Please don't use American English. Won't someone please think of the children! -----Original Message----- From: Jamie Riden [mailto:jamesr(a)europe.com] Sent: Friday, 19 May 2006 8:54 p.m. To: Andrew Redgwell Cc: nznog(a)list.waikato.ac.nz Subject: Re: [nznog] SORBS still listing Telecom static IPs as dynamic... On 19/05/06, Andrew Redgwell <a-r(a)clear.net.nz> wrote:
Hence my link to the spamdb, and not to the DUHL. :roll:
Besides which, how on earth can you justify a charitable donation to CCF, > Red Cross or any other service _of your own choice_ extortion?
Do I get to put the money back in my pocket ? No ? Then perhaps you need to look up the definition of extortion; heres a link: http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=extortion
1. The act or an instance of extorting. 2. Illegal use of one's official position or powers to obtain property, funds, or patronage. 3. An excessive or exorbitant charge. 4. Something extorted. So either 50 bucks is 'exorbitant', or someone elected Matt King of the Internet when I wasn't looking. Inquiring minds would like to know. _______________________________________________ NZNOG mailing list NZNOG(a)list.waikato.ac.nz http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/nznog