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Topic 111 [mirrorshades]: The Disclaimer Collection
#2 of 68: Bruce Sterling (bruces) Sun Oct 22 '95 (09:04) 134 lines
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Topic 111 [mirrorshades]: The Disclaimer Collection
#5 of 68: Bruce Sterling (bruces) Wed Oct 25 '95 (10:16) 30 lines
YOURS TO HAVE AND TO HOLD
--------------------------
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Topic 111 [mirrorshades]: The Disclaimer Collection
#6 of 68: Randy Hoppe (rhop) Fri Oct 27 '95 (20:31) 71 lines
Well, alright, it's not serious, but I grabbed it off the web because
there's so _much_ of it...:
Standard Disclaimer
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real
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All
models over 18 years of
age. If condition persists, consult your physician. No user-serviceable
parts inside. Freshest if eaten before date on carton. Subject to change
without notice. Times
approximate. Simulated picture. No postage necessary if mailed in the
United
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Breaking seal
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mileage may vary.
This supersedes all previous notices.
Topic 111 [mirrorshades]: The Disclaimer Collection
#8 of 68: Bruce Sterling (bruces) Thu Dec 7 '95 (19:33) 22 lines
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Date: Mon, 4 Dec 1995 23:49:52 -0800
From: [email protected] (John Oram)
Subject: Java warnings (i.e., everything under the sun...)
This warning is included in some Java applets from Sun. Looks as if they
have been reading RISKS...
THIS SOFTWARE IS NOT DESIGNED OR INTENDED FOR USE OR RESALE AS ON-LINE
CONTROL EQUIPMENT IN HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS REQUIRING FAIL-SAFE
PERFORMANCE, SUCH AS IN THE OPERATION OF NUCLEAR FACILITIES, AIRCRAFT
NAVIGATION OR COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL, DIRECT LIFE
SUPPORT MACHINES, OR WEAPONS SYSTEMS, IN WHICH THE FAILURE OF THE
SOFTWARE COULD LEAD DIRECTLY TO DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR SEVERE
PHYSICAL OR ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE ("HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES"). SUN
SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR
HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES.
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Topic 111 [mirrorshades]: The Disclaimer Collection
#27 of 68: Bruce Sterling (bruces) Sat Apr 27 '96 (14:23) 32 lines
"Red Roses"
((Plastic tag that came with a six-dollar purchase of a foil-wrapped gift
pot of miniature living red roses, April 1996.)))
Mini Brite (R) Roses
RED MINIMO (R)
RUImired
(Pl. Pat. No. 5770)
Asexual reproduction of this plant without license is strictly prohibited
by
the plant patent act.
INSTRUCTIONS
* Place in a sunny spot.
* Keep soil moist.
* Fertilize monthly.
BEAR CREEK GARDENS
Medford OR 97501
JPX0031
PIXIE (R)
JH (R)
PRINTED IN USA
(c) 93
P5232E
Topic 111 [mirrorshades]: The Disclaimer Collection
#31 of 68: Bruce Sterling (bruces) Mon Jun 3 '96 (19:51) 49 lines
Got some netporn disclaimers here. Clearly a growth area *8-/
"Kelly's Fantasy Page"
This WEB site is Rated: R Mature Audiences Only
You must be 18 years of age or older to enter. If you are
offended
by sex-related topics, please do not proceed further.
Disclaimer
This site contains adult-oriented and /or sexually explicit material. If
you
are offended by such material or are not of
sufficient age to view such material in your jurisdiction, then please do
not proceed forward. We do not maintain material
linked to the following pages. We are not responsible for any of the
material that may be presented.
Access has been made available through the World Wide Web for personal use
only. Links are welcome, but unauthorized
redistribution or mirroring prohibited.
Do you understand and agree with the aforementioned and wish to connect to
Kelly's Fantasy Page ....? Yes No
www.100hot disclaimer:
Warning: the following list contains domain names that some may
find to be offensive. If you are offended by such material, or if you
are under
18 years old,
you have the option not to view by going back.
By clicking any link on the following pages
you are making the following legal statement:
I am over 18, I want to view
a list of potentially obscene terms, and it is legal for me to view
potentially obscene terms in my community, state, nation or
province.
If I proceed and follow the link below I assume full responsibility
for my actions.
I have read and agree with the above statement
I now wish to view the 100hot xxx sites
Topic 111 [mirrorshades]: The Disclaimer Collection
#40 of 68: Bruce Sterling (bruces) Sun Oct 6 '96 (16:49) 12 lines
BAD SUBJECTS
Copyright (c) 1996 by Annalee Newitz, all rights reserved.
This text may be used and shared in accordance with the
fair-
use provisions of U.S. copyright law, and it may be archived and
redistributed in electronic form, provided that the editors are notified
and
no fee is charged for access. Archiving, redistribution, or republication
of this text on other terms, in any medium, requires the consent of the
author and the notification of Bad Subjects.
Topic 111 [mirrorshades]: The Disclaimer Collection
#44 of 68: Bruce Sterling (bruces) Wed Oct 9 '96 (06:49) 162 lines
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Subject: NEW RHIZOME INTERNET SUBSCRIBER AGREEMENT
Sent: 27.08.1996 20:43 Uhr
Received: 28.08.1996 4:23 Uhr
From: Mark Tribe, [email protected]
Reply-To: [email protected]
Hi RHIZOMErs:
We've been working away on various things, one of which is a new
agreement that will help protect your rights as well as ours.
Please read the following Subscriber Agreement for RHIZOME RAW and
RHIZOME DIGEST. By remaining a subscriber, you agree to the terms set
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