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Subject:Re: Fri. Off topic.."Sent from my Dingleberry mobile device".. whatever
From:BenT Syncro
Date:Fri, 7 May 2010 10:55:25 -0700

THERE YOU SEE!!! Perfect example. My Dingleberry sent the message
before I was through spellchecking and typing. If the reader knows I
am using a Dingleberry, then they may be more likely to excuse my
Dinglegraphical errors.

My best regards,

BenT
Sent from my Les Harris' dishwasher

On May 7, 2010, at 10:50 AM, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:

> Don,
>
> You are experiencing what is commonly known as 'Dingleberry mobile
> device Envy'. It is quite contagious and curable only with the
> purchase of a Dmd. It's cheaper than a racecar and is just as
> relevant to most List discussions. ;-)
>
> Seriously, there are valid reasons why that tag line is there. It
> serves as notice that the person is not at a regular computer and
> likely have limited capabilities (e.g. searching archives. Etc).
> Personally, I find knowing the service provider of the Dmd owner can
> save me money. For example, if we are both on Dingleberry Telephone
> and Telegraph (DT&T), I know my DT&T mobile-to-mobile wireless plan
> allows me to talk to that person until my phone battery is dead at
> no additional charges. Then there's that special texting option. The
> Blackberries popularized it. Then the iPhone emulated it with Ping.
> Dmd followed suit with 'Ding'. To text charges to Ding from Dmd-to-
> Dmd. How can you beat that?!
>
> Anyway, the real reason that line is there for the majority f people
> is because they don't know how to remove or alter the line. Dmd
> manufacturers make it very difficult. One such  manufacturer
> requires you to set-up a totally separate online account where you
> can then login and go through a comlicated process to opt out or
> change the signature line. I don't want to dangle my Dingleberry but
> buying Dingleberry and you will find