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Message no. 1
From: "Robert A. Hayden" <hayden@*******.MANKATO.MSUS.EDU>
Subject: ADMIN: some numbers
Date: Sat, 18 Dec 1993 15:00:25 -0600
Here are some size numbers of submissions:

-rw------- 1 root root 30750 Dec 18 14:35 characters
-rw------- 1 root root 37468 Dec 18 14:46 plots
-rw------- 1 root root 8038 Dec 18 14:54 sprawls

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Not bad for 18 days when everyone is leaving, eh?

Now, send in sprawls.

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Message no. 2
From: Erik <EHULTGRE@******.BITNET>
Subject: Re: ADMIN: some numbers
Date: Sat, 18 Dec 1993 16:23:10 EST
Rob,
I did notice that people have been sending in more sprawls since you asked us
to. Just give it some time.

-Warlok

"I only want what I haven't got!"
Message no. 3
From: "Robert A. Hayden" <hayden@*******.MANKATO.MSUS.EDU>
Subject: Re: ADMIN: some numbers
Date: Sat, 18 Dec 1993 15:36:49 -0600
On Sat, 18 Dec 1993, Erik wrote:

> I did notice that people have been sending in more sprawls since you asked us
> to. Just give it some time.

Fearless Leader: Come my minions, we must make them submit more!
Minions: YESSSSS MASSSSTERRRRRRR!
FL: You must invade their dreams tonight so they awaken in a cold sweat
with an urge to write!
M: YESSSSS MASSSSTERRRRRRR!
FL: Go my evil subjugates. Fly and make them submit.
MUUUUUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!

____ Robert A. Hayden <=> hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu
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Message no. 4
From: Erik <EHULTGRE@******.BITNET>
Subject: Re: ADMIN: some numbers
Date: Sat, 18 Dec 1993 16:33:39 EST
Can you tell the semester is over here ????
Are you done too oh Merciful, most majestic leader??

<Offers large bushel of gummi bears to the creature>

-Warlok

"Hmm, they've been gone for nine months. They've probably reached the urine
drinking stage, your Majesty."
Message no. 5
From: "Robert A. Hayden" <hayden@*******.MANKATO.MSUS.EDU>
Subject: Re: ADMIN: some numbers
Date: Sat, 18 Dec 1993 15:43:04 -0600
On Sat, 18 Dec 1993, Erik wrote:

> Can you tell the semester is over here ????
> Are you done too oh Merciful, most majestic leader??
>
> <Offers large bushel of gummi bears to the creature>

Hmm, that shall apease me for a few days.....



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Message no. 6
From: The Powerhouse <P.C.Steele@*********.AC.UK>
Subject: Re: ADMIN: some numbers
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1993 13:34:22 GMT
> Fearless Leader: Come my minions, we must make them submit more!
> Minions: YESSSSS MASSSSTERRRRRRR!
> FL: You must invade their dreams tonight so they awaken in a cold sweat
> with an urge to write!
> M: YESSSSS MASSSSTERRRRRRR!
> FL: Go my evil subjugates. Fly and make them submit.
> MUUUUUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!

You want to watch yourself Rob. Sounds like a case of meglomania coming on !

Phill.
--
Phillip Steele - Email address P.C.Steele@***.ac.uk | Let's get out there
Department Of Electrical & Electronic Engineering | and TWAT it !
University Of Newcastle Upon Tyne, England |
Land of the mad Geordies | The Powerhouse
Message no. 7
From: "Robert A. Hayden" <hayden@*******.MANKATO.MSUS.EDU>
Subject: Re: ADMIN: some numbers
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1993 11:49:44 -0600
On Wed, 22 Dec 1993, The Powerhouse wrote:

> > Fearless Leader: Come my minions, we must make them submit more!
> > Minions: YESSSSS MASSSSTERRRRRRR!
> > FL: You must invade their dreams tonight so they awaken in a cold sweat
> > with an urge to write!
> > M: YESSSSS MASSSSTERRRRRRR!
> > FL: Go my evil subjugates. Fly and make them submit.
> > MUUUUUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!
>
> You want to watch yourself Rob. Sounds like a case of meglomania coming on !

Hmmmm

....
[6] [~] # webster megalomania
meg.a.lo.ma.nia or meg.a.lo.man.ic \.meg-*-lo--'ma--ne--*, -ny*\
\-'ma--ne--.ak\ \-*-(.)lo--m*-'ni--*-k*l\ \-*-lo--'man-ik\ n [NL] 1: a
mania for great or grandiose performance 2: infantile feelings of
omnipotence esp. when retained in later life - meg.a.lo.ma.ni.ac ajor ;n

[7] [~] #
...

Coming on? Buh? It's been here for a year and a half. why do you think
I'm called 'Fearless Leader'? Sheesh, where have you been.

____ Robert A. Hayden <=> hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu
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Message no. 8
From: Erik <EHULTGRE@******.BITNET>
Subject: Re: ADMIN: some numbers
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1993 12:52:17 EST
Do not insult the Fearless Leader! We will rise and crush you!
(Hordes of carp start the exodus across the internet searching for their target
)
-Warlok
*<:-) <-Santa!
Message no. 9
From: "Robert A. Hayden" <hayden@*******.MANKATO.MSUS.EDU>
Subject: ADMIN: some numbers
Date: Wed, 30 Mar 1994 01:25:44 -0600
For quite some time, I had been meaning to print and bind the archives of
the ShadowTalk mailing list so that I could have a hardcopy story to read
through and share with friends and family.

Welp, much to the annoyance of the staff running the laser printer, I did
it.

First, I divded everything into eight books, each encompassing two months
of logs. I then worked up a nice title page for each and printed it.

Here, for your amusement and annoyance, are some ideas about the amount
of material we have produced (I've included some notes about the major
plotlines I remember happening then. I didn't participate as much in the
middle so I dont' remember exactly what happened there):

November 1, 2053 to December 31, 2053 40 Pages (MagnaTech)
January 1, 2054 to February 28, 2054 178 Pages (MONICA I)
March 1, 2054 to April 30, 2054 438 Pages (Omega Island)
May 1, 2054 to June 30, 2054 206 Pages (MONICA II)
July 1, 2054 to August 31, 2054 284 Pages
September 1, 2054 to October 31, 2054 451 Pages
November 1, 2054 to December 31, 2054 238 Pages
January 1, 2055 to February 28, 2055 297 Pages (MONICA III)
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Total 2132 Pages

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What does the above show? Well, as you can see, we;ve substantially
increased size in comparing Nov/Dec 2053 with the same period 2054
(increase by almost six times), although I don't think it is a fair
comparisson as we were still getting off hte ground in 2053.

If you look at Jan/Feb 2054 compared to 2055, you will see that we
increased our size by about 66% or so. It will be interesting to see if
this trend continues into the future as well. I would really like to
finish ShadowTalk's second year with at the very least a 50% increase in
material, 100% if possible.

In any case, I just thought you'd all like to see these numbers.

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