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Technology Stocks : Discuss Year 2000 Issues -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Lane3 who wrote (9029)	10/29/1999 9:24:00 AM
From: Sawtooth	Respond to of 9818

<< As we approach 2000, wouldn't it be nice if we could come around to thinking of each other not as members of opposing camps but, instead, consider each other simply "differently prepared.">> It would be very nice, Karen; since, IMO, that's about what the contents of the pot boils down to when all the steam is waved away. Three people observe someone buying a few extra home supplies because of Year 2000. The first one thinks, "That person is overreacting." The second person thinks, "That person is being prudent." The third person thinks, "That person is grossly underpreparing." However, the only thing that really has any meaningful immediate value or outcome in the situation is the action of the person doing the buying. The rest is steam. Your point is well made, IMO; everyone, from the person who chooses to do nothing to the person who believes they are ready for TEOTWAWKI, has "prepared" in their own and different way. Unfortunately, many societies, in the various forms of the definition, seem to put more emphasis on controlling rather than helping others. A burden shared is work made light. ...VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV

To: Lane3 who wrote (9029)	10/29/1999 10:09:00 AM
From: Cheeky Kid	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 9818

My computers and software were check / fixed for Y too Kay compliance many many many months ago. I am NOT stocking up on any additional food. I am not taking money out of the bank. I don't see this Y too Kay thingie directly affecting me any worse than the computer glitches all ready happen from time to time in real life. Y too Kay is the most over hype glitch the world has ever seen.

To: Lane3 who wrote (9029)	10/29/1999 7:48:00 PM
From: daffodil	Respond to of 9818

>>As we approach 2000, wouldn't it be nice if we could come around to thinking of each other not as members of opposing camps but, instead, consider each other simply "differently prepared."> Very well said, Karen. Just because someone doesn't have a month's worth of canned goods and water doesn't mean that they don't have a "Plan B" if problems occur. I remember that you had posted an article some time ago about how our preparations for Y2K essentially are a reflection of our approach to the world...my risk profile is "averse." And, if I dare say so, your "Plan B" (or is it "C"?) is not bad at all...toasty wood stove, lots of paper plates for serving mango pickle, a little bad music, lots of nice company, and an abundance of fine poetry :) }=>------->>>>

To: Lane3 who wrote (9029)	10/31/1999 7:58:00 AM
From: Lane3	Respond to of 9818

FBI Warns '2000' May Spark Violence By David A. Vise and Lorraine Adams Washington Post Staff Writers Sunday, October 31, 1999; Page A1 <SNIP> Computer problems brought on by Y2K glitches could be a triggering event for some groups, the FBI believes. While most people understand that power outages or other problems resulting from Y2K problems can be explained rationally, the report notes that some radical groups or individual extremists may view these events either as signs that the end of the world is near or as part of a larger conspiracy that they must violently oppose, the report says. <SNIP> washingtonpost.com