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Subject:Re: Dumb form letter programs From:Faith Weber <weber -at- EASI -dot- COM> Date:Thu, 23 Mar 1995 09:23:07 -0800
>>Many of the banks biggest customers received letters that began
>>"Dear Rich Bastard...
>Often, in those days, I received mail addressed to S R Mateosian. It was
>one of these that began "Dear Sister Mateosian."
Well, I can add to this sorry list! A long time ago I worked for
a company called Reliance Computer. We received a form letter there
that was addressed to Mr. Reliance Computer, and began
"Dear Mr. Computer:"...
