Berkeley CSUA MOTD:Entry 37804
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2005/5/23 [Computer/Companies/Ebay] UID:37804 Activity:high
5/23    So, I'm curious. With all the risks associated with using Paypal,
        why do people do it? If you don't think there are risks, try
        contacting a real person at customer support sometime. The contact
        isn't even an 800 number.
        \_ I have never had a problem and I have used it for five years
           for all my EBay purchases. It makes both paying and accepting
           EBay payments very easy. Why don't you just use email?
           \_ So far, I've not found anything that emails to a real person.
              Please divulge.
              \_ Yeah, so far all my emails just seem to go to a very
                 complex eliza program.
                 \_ Why do you say your emails just seem to go to a very
                    complex eliza program?
                    \_ You sound like M-x doctor.
                       \_ Your emacs fu is weak, young padawan.
                       \_ Earlier you said you are only truly alive
                          when you are covered in polka dots and taco
                          sauce?
                       \_ Are you sure?
                          \_ Ahh!  M-x kill-buffer
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