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To: E who wrote (3006)	6/23/1999 12:08:00 AM
From: jbe	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 4711

Snobbery is one thing, E; old-fogeyism, another. I agree that "lack of interest" would have been preferable to "disinterest" in the sentence you object to. However, on checking two dictionaries in my possession, I find two meanings given for the word disinterest; the first, disinterestedness; and the second -- you guessed it -- lack of interest, indifference. And no indication that this usage of the word is "controversial" or even "novel." In fact, one of the dictionaries terms it a revival of an obsolete meaning.

To: E who wrote (3006)	6/23/1999 12:53:00 AM
From: The Philosopher	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 4711

We are so wonderful and elite and just ever so much better than everyone else on this thread!, don't you feel this, Christopher?! Indubitably. In fact, we are so superior that I don't know why we're still hanging around down here with the proletariat. I suggest we retire to a certain tree penthouse where we may privately celebrate our superiority in appropriate libations. Or, we could demonstrate the graciousness of true moral superiority by offering to share the benefits of our good fortune with those less fortunate and to look up any needed references. Or, both.