In message <[log in to unmask]>, Iain L M
Hotchkies <[log in to unmask]> writes
>If anyone is uncertain of the meaning of the word 'troll' when
>used to describe posts on mailing lists or usenet newsgroups,
>have a look at the article written by Roy Lilley in this
>week's issue of "Doctor".
>
>Some choice quotes:
>
>"The BMA is an enviable bunch of pranksters who have mastered
>the art of manipulating public opinion and political lobbying."
>
>"Any GP who is any good is already a fundholder. The rest, who
>band themselves together as virtual reality purchasing consortia,
>to hide from the reality of decision making and cheque book
>responsibility, should be shown the door, not have it opened
>for them."
>
Does Roy Lilley actually exist? I ask this because of the recent
discovery that several provocative columnists in the national press (eg
Bel Littlejohn of the Grauniad) are entirely fictional.
Perhaps Lilley is really the fictional mouthpiece of some right wing
pressure group like the Tory party or the National Association of
Fundholding Practices? I think we should be told.
Toby
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Toby Lipman 7, Collingwood Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne. Tel 0191-
2811060 (home), 0191-2869178 (surgery)
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