In a message dated 12/13/98 12:57:13 PM Pacific Standard Time, yowza(a)yowza.com writes: The Internet revolution is about making contacts. Marvin is facilitating that. After reading these comments I immediately went to the listing and looked at the bidding history. Sure enough, there are at least two of the bidders I recognize from this list. When I used to go to auctions I hated to have anyone bid against me. This is a natural and personal feeling. I was very good at finding sales that few others went to. It was disappointing when these sales got discovered. However this is life. Nothing stays the same. I am cultivating new sources. I am also exploring the new way to buy and sell stuff, Internet auctions. I don't hold that "spreading the word" is advertising. The Internet is about community, communication and contacts. It is unfortunate when it impacts you directly. However this is a revolution and we have to learn to go with the changes. It is too bad that Marvin's listing impacted you directly. Marvin was only informing the community of something of interest. He is being a good revolutionary. I appreciate that.