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This is the Message Centre for DNA << ****DONUT DELIVERY**** <BGSOUND src="http://blackhole.unfold.com/sound/yaktysax.mid" loop="0"></BGSOUND> Who wrote this page? >> Subject: Strange thinking Posted Jun 23, 1999 by The Duke of Dunstable   Posting 1 One would have thought that judging by mr. Adams' postings regarding anything that has the slightest resemblance of the 42.topic, he would get very upset if the Admins of H2G2 issued him with the research number 42. This is, obviously, not the case. One is startled. Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: Strange thinking Posted Jul 2, 1999 by DNA This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 2 But what can you do? Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: Strange thinking Posted Jul 3, 1999 by Jim Lynn This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 3 Let's face it, who else would get 42? We have to give the public what they want. (Sorry, Douglas. ) Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: Strange thinking Posted Jul 3, 1999 by Sean This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 4 We're in a lose-lose situtation. If we *hadn't* given Douglas that number, then there'd be an endless string of people asking why we hadn't. At least this way, we're not attracting comment from people who don't get how annoying the whole the situation must be. Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: Strange thinking Posted Jul 3, 1999 by Researcher 38090 This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 5 I take it then that you won't be auctioning off researcher numbers like number plates. Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: Downright nastiness. Posted Jul 3, 1999 by Researcher 38090 This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 6 Jim; Wowbagger and myself have started insulting each other on his home page. Nothing spectacular yet, but I thought I should point it out in case you wanted to stamp it out, join in or referee. I think a collection of insults would make a great addition to the guide. If you disagree, come along and tell me what you think of me. Subject: Strange thinking Posted Jul 5, 1999 by wingpig This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 7 What about 1764 and 74088? Where was it that I read about the possible factual significance of 42? Molybdenum was mentioned. It might have been in the radio scripts, which I haven't seen for ten years. Does anyone know what I mean? PS I'd like to thank Douglas for allowing me to win £20 on the lottery by influencing my choice of numbers. Subject: Strange thinking Posted Jul 12, 1999 by The Duke of Dunstable This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 8 Mr. Adams, I'm not sure about what one could do about it. I suppose that since you now live in the US and since guns are easily purchased there, you could buy one, go to your office and with the power invested by you in the gun make it clear to one and all who the bleedin' boss is, no? Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: Strange thinking Posted Jul 12, 1999 by The Duke of Dunstable This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 9 I would actually have thought that you would give the 42 slot to Ford Prefect, as being the researcher we all know and have come to hate... Subject: Strange thinking Posted Jul 12, 1999 by The Duke of Dunstable This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 10 Hey, mr Adams. Even if the 42 issue must have grown a paining fistle in the what-not, it must be most gratifying to have come up with an item that paople all over the world are talking about, forming cults about and believe in. Must make one feel quite friedrich nietzche-ish, must it not? My guess is that this was how the whole busniess about creation and the bible once started. Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: Strange thinking Posted Jul 22, 1999 by The Duke of Dunstable This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 11 Ok, so maybe you still live in Islington then... Subject: Strange thinking Posted Jul 29, 1999 by Mykl This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 12 I know I'm changing the subject completely, but does anybody know if DNA ever got round to writing the 3rd Dirk Gently novel I heard rumours about? Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: Strange thinking Posted Jul 29, 1999 by Spartus This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 13 [URL removed by moderator] Just to save the other guys some trouble, you understand. Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: Strange thinking Posted Jul 29, 1999 by Mykl This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 14 Thankyou very much, that was very helpful. Now I have some more questions for you 1 of 1874038958 Not really, only joking Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: I suddenly feel psychic... Posted Jul 29, 1999 by Spartus This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 15 For what it's worth, the answers to your next three questions are yes, no, and not tonight, I have a headache. But I may be wrong. Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: I suddenly feel psychic... Posted Jul 29, 1999 by Mykl This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 16 Yes you are but don't let it worry you. I'm frequently wrong but if I say itwith conviction and a straight face they believe me anyway Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: I suddenly feel psychic... Posted Jan 28, 2000 by aendr This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 17 Instead of 42, why didn't you give him 1? I looked at 1 before I tried 42. Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: I suddenly feel psychic... Posted Jan 29, 2000 by aPerson, An Angelastic (and alliterative) Acronymaniac This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 18 So did I, only I wasn't actually looking for DNA, I was just wondering who had the number 1. I don't see why he wouldn't be number 42... at least that way if anyone wonders which researcher he is they already know the Answer. And it just wouldn't be right for any other researcher to have that number. Conversation list Most of the content on h2g2 is created by h2g2's Researchers, who are members of the public. The views expressed are theirs and unless specifically stated are not those of the BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of any external sites referenced. In the event that you consider anything on this page to be in breach of the site's House Rules, please click on the relevant button to alert our Moderation Team. Conversation list

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