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To: Bill Harmond who wrote (146562)	9/2/2002 3:47:12 PM
From: Glenn D. Rudolph	Respond to of 164684

"The anonymity of Internet communication often encourages people to cut loose and say things they wouldn't in real life, said Patricia T. O'Conner, co-author of "You Send Me," a book on online writing." Bill, I find this to be the case with some (far from many) eBay potential buyers. My wife about nine moths ago said that many of these people would not make the comments they do in real life and it is due to the anonymity. She is apparently quite perceptive.

To: Bill Harmond who wrote (146562)	9/2/2002 3:50:10 PM
From: Glenn D. Rudolph	Respond to of 164684

"By purchasing bol.com, Amazon would strengthen its dominant position in the online-bookselling market and rid itself of its most serious competitor. A spokesman for Amazon couldn't be reached for comment. Amazon is regarded as a natural buyer, but people close to the matter cautioned a sale had yet to be discussed in detail. " Would you have any idea how Amazon would finance such a purchase? I clearly do not understand the world of very large business. Amazon's balance sheet would not be considered strong by the standards of most people. It would seem an aquisition would increase debt. I dunno<VBG>